Entries by magnumad

Jubilee Overture

This piece for large wind band was commissioned by Polish Army Forces Representative Band for its 30th Anniversary. Composer was presented with the Award of the Minister of Defence of the 2nd and 3rd degree for this composition in 1974 and 1978 respectively.

Joyful Overture

The piece is a transcription of Joyful Overture (Popular) for wind band. It was first performed by the Polish Army Forces Representative Band. Composer was presented with the Award of Minister of Defence of the 3rd degree for this composition in 1968.

Joyful Overture (Popular)

The piece is a classic example of joyful and fireworks overtures. A dominant role is given to strings. This piece was also transcripted for the large wind band (1965).

Prelude (Non troppo lento)

One movement miniature piece – based on the Non Troppo Lento prelude for organ – part of the 2 Preludes for Organ (1941).

Concerto Sonatina for piano

This is virtuoso, three movement piece regarded by pianist as sonata. It was named sonatina by the composer because of subject and formal development. The form is cyclical with wide melodic. 

Bóg sie Rodzi

Bóg się Rodzi is a Polish Christmas carol transcripted by the composer for organ.

Ushiko (Lovers – Ushiko and Narihira)

The opera was commissioned by Polish Radio and composed for the libretto of Zbigniew Kopalka, based on the ancient Japanese literature from the VII and IX century. The tragic story of love between a courtier Narihira and beautiful Ushiko, also loved by the emperor Selwa.

Ligeia

Radio opera in one act composed for the libretto by Zbigniew Kopalka and texts of  Herodotus the Greek historian and Archilochus the Greek poet. Their texts show  sinister consequences of Aphrodite’s envy. The young and beautiful queen Ligeia enraged the Greek goddess of love envious about Zeus. As a result fights erupt in the kingdom, […]