Witold Lutoslawski
Witold Lutosławski (January 25, 1913, Warsaw, Poland – February 7, 1994, Warsaw) was a Polish composer.
Despite developing his technique under Nazi and Stalinist censorship and repression, Lutosławski is Poland's most famous composer after Chopin and has made use of twelve tone and aleatoric techniques. Unlike the majority of modern composers, Lutosławski is well-represented in commercial recordings.
Pieces include: Cello Concerto, Symphony #3, String Quartet, Double Concerto for Oboe and Harp, Chantefleurs et Chantefables.
External links
- Complete work list
- Schirmer.com: Witold Lutoslawski
- Classical Music Pages: Witold Lutoslawski
- Witold Lutoslawski's Mi-Parti A Musical Essay in Sound Textures by: Nancy Woo
- Culture.PL Profiles: Witold Lutoslawski
- BBC Music Profile: Witold Lutoslawski
- Polish Music Center: Witold Lutoslawski
Categories: Composers stubs | 20th century classical composers | Polish composers | 1913 births | 1994 deaths