Krzysztof Penderecki: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in Music Series # 98) »

CINDY BYLANDER is a musicologist who specializes in post-World War II Polish music, particularly the Warsaw Autumn Festival and the music of Krzysztof Penderecki.

A specialist in post-World War II Polish music, musicologist Bylander cites compositions written by Penderecki (b. 1933) through 2003, including his early works for theater that are not often included in such lists. The performances included the world premieres and selected presentations such as the Polish or American premieres. The discography too is as complete as possible through 2003. In the biography, she explains that his independent musical personality has led him to compose both strikingly innovative compositions and more traditional pieces, that his works reflect his deep religious faith, and that he is lauded in Poland for his interpolations of Polish hymns and patriotic songs and his willingness to create music that is relevant to contemporary Polish events. Only works are indexed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Preface

Biography

Works and Performances

Discography

Annotated Bibliography

Appendix A: Chronological List of Compositions

Appendix B: Compositions by Genre

Appendix C: Dissertations by Reference Number

Appendix D: Books and Monographs by Reference Number

Index of Works