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Bolesław Szabelski (December 3, 1896 - August 27, 1979 Katowice ) was a Polish composer of classical music. Szabelski studied in Warsaw with Karol Szymanowski, and between 1929 and 1939 taught organ and composition the conservatoire of Katowice .[1] His work was highly influential on the "New Polish School" composers of the early 1950s, including his student Henryk Mikołaj Górecki.
During his career, Szabelski developed from the neoclassicism of his early work, to the later serialist compositions.[2] He composed five symphonies, as well as music for piano, organ and choir. His work is highly stylised, and has been criticized as "well-written, professional work of no special individuality".[3]
| Selected works |
| Year of completion |
Composition |
Instrumentation |
| 1938 |
Toccata |
Orchestra |
| 1946 |
Sinfonietta |
Orchestra, Percussion |
| 1951 |
Symphony III |
Orchestra |
| 1957 |
Symphony IV |
Orchestra |
| 1962 |
Aforyzmy "9" |
Nine instruments |
| 1964 |
Koncert |
Orchestra |
| 1968 |
Symphony III |
Choir, organ, and Orchestra |
| 1976 |
Mikołaj Kopernik |
Solo Soprano, Choir, and Orchestra |
| 1976 |
Kantata Reduta |
Choir and Orchestra |
[edit] References
- ^ Thomas, Adrian. "Gorecki (Oxford Studies of Composers)", Clarendon Press, 24 April 1997. ISBN 0-1981-6394-0
- ^ Steinberg, Michael. "The Symphony: A Listener's Guide". New York: Oxford University Press, 1998 p. 172
- ^ Henahan, Donal. "CONCERT: WARSAW ORCHESTRA". New York Times, November 17, 1983. Retrieved on 21 January 2007.
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