The Contribution of Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) to Polish Music
The Contribution of Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) to Polish Music

Author: Sharon Guertin Shafer

Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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The music of Grazyna Bacewicz occupies an important place in the 20th century. Though she wrote more than 200 compositions, from the symphonic cycle down to the single movement art song, it is her large compositional forms that have received the most attention, both in performance and analysis. This work provides an analysis of 12 songs written by Bacewicz between 1934 and 1956. They are analyzed with a consideration of text setting, melodic line and vocal range, formal structure, harmony, texture and tonality. An English translation of each Polish poem is also included.

Grazyna Bacewicz, The 'First Lady of Polish Music'
Grazyna Bacewicz, The 'First Lady of Polish Music'

Author: Diana Ambache

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-08-18

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1108910300

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This Element explores the life and work of Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969), as a composer, violinist, pianist and author. She lived a remarkable life in Poland, navigating the complex world of Polish communist society and Soviet dominance after the Second World War, and brought Polish music to wider European attention. The Element describes the historical context of her life, her major achievements, and the language and development of her compositions, which attracted notable interest in Polish musical life. She wrote a wide range of pieces, making a significant contribution to the string repertoire, with important String Quartets and violin works. In her sixty years she achieved impressive triumphs as a women composer, served the Polish Composers Union and often judged major international competitions.

After Chopin
After Chopin

Author: Maja Trochimczyk

Publisher: Pendragon Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780916545055

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Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, third edition
Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, third edition

Author: Maurice Hinson

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2001-05-22

Total Pages: 986

ISBN-13: 9780253109088

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"The Hinson" has been indispensable for performers, teachers, and students. Now updated and expanded, it's better than ever, with 120 more composers, expertly guiding pianists to solo literature and answering the vital questions: What's available? How difficult is it? What are its special features? How does one reach the publisher? The "new Hinson" includes solo compositions of nearly 2,000 composers, with biographical sketches of major composers. Every entry offers description, publisher, number of pages, performance time, style and characteristics, and level of difficulty. Extensively revised, this new edition is destined to become a trusted guide for years to come.

The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music
The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music

Author: Don Michael Randel

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1048

ISBN-13: 9780674372993

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Biographaical dictionary emphisizes classicaland art music; also gives ample attention to the classics as well as Jazz, Blues, rock and pop, and hymns and showtunes across the ages.