Aulodia / Ekecheiria: Polish Culture
11/22/21 • 17 min
We explore how Penderecki found a world stage as a commissioned composer for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. We hear about the struggles Penderecki encountered in finding the right musical language for the commission, chart the internationalism of his work, and explore his wider use of electronics in his music.
Further reading & listening:
- Krzysztof Penderecki // bio on Culture.pl
- Krzysztof Penderecki: An Album Guide for Beginners // article on Culture.pl
- The Musical Milestones of the Polish Radio Experimental Studio // article on Culture.pl
- Visit Penderecki's Garden, a digital garden in the composer's honour.
Many thanks to the Penderecki estate for granting us permission to use extended parts of his music. Some of the pieces heard in this episode can be listened to in full elsewhere on the Internet:
- Krzysztof Penderecki: Aulodia
- Krzysztof Penderecki: Ekecheiria
- Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka
- John Williams: Olympic Fanfare
- Vangelis: Chariots of Fire
Hosted by Jack Pepper
A Polish translation of the audio can be found here.
We explore how Penderecki found a world stage as a commissioned composer for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. We hear about the struggles Penderecki encountered in finding the right musical language for the commission, chart the internationalism of his work, and explore his wider use of electronics in his music.
Further reading & listening:
- Krzysztof Penderecki // bio on Culture.pl
- Krzysztof Penderecki: An Album Guide for Beginners // article on Culture.pl
- The Musical Milestones of the Polish Radio Experimental Studio // article on Culture.pl
- Visit Penderecki's Garden, a digital garden in the composer's honour.
Many thanks to the Penderecki estate for granting us permission to use extended parts of his music. Some of the pieces heard in this episode can be listened to in full elsewhere on the Internet:
- Krzysztof Penderecki: Aulodia
- Krzysztof Penderecki: Ekecheiria
- Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka
- John Williams: Olympic Fanfare
- Vangelis: Chariots of Fire
Hosted by Jack Pepper
A Polish translation of the audio can be found here.
Previous Episode
A Polish Requiem: Nationhood
We use Penderecki's A Polish Requiem to explore the volatile history of the Polish nation, and how this in turn influenced Penderecki's outlook. From trade union protests to sustaining religious faith under communist rule, we discover how a composer can reflect wider issues of state, nationhood and identity.
Further reading & listening:
- Krzysztof Penderecki // bio on Culture.pl
- A Polish Requiem // profile on Culture.pl
- Visit Penderecki's Garden, a digital garden in the composer's honour.
Many thanks to the Penderecki estate for granting us permission to use extended parts of his music. Some of the pieces heard in this episode can be listened to in full elsewhere on the Internet:
Hosted by Jack Pepper
A Polish translation of the audio can be found here.
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