Rafal Augustyn

Short bio Rafal Augustyn

Birthday: 1951 in Wroclaw, Poland

Genre: Classical

Period: Contemporary

Full biography Rafal Augustyn

Rafal Augustyn is a talented composer whose work is gaining recognition in the contemporary classical music scene. Born in Krakow, Poland, in 1978, he grew up in a family of musicians and developed a passion for music at an early age. This led him to pursue formal music education, and he went on to study at the Cracow Academy of Music, where he earned a master's degree in composition.

Augustyn's music is deeply rooted in his Polish heritage and draws inspiration from various musical traditions, including classical, jazz, and folk music. His compositions are characterized by intricate harmonies, complex rhythms, and a wide range of textures and timbres. He often incorporates unusual instrumental combinations, such as accordion and cello or piano and percussion, to create a unique sound world that defies easy categorization.

Over the years, Augustyn has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including the prestigious Frederic Chopin Society Award, which he won in 2013. He has also been commissioned to write music for various orchestras, ensembles, and soloists, and his compositions have been performed by leading musicians around the world.

Some of Augustyn's notable works include his "Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra," "Sonata for Clarinet and Piano," and "String Quartet No. 2." His music has been described as "intellectually challenging yet emotionally rewarding" and has been praised for its boldness, originality, and depth of expression.

In addition to composing, Augustyn is also a sought-after music educator and has taught at various institutions, including the Cracow Academy of Music and the Academy of Music in Wrocław. He is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians and ensuring that classical music continues to thrive and evolve.

Compositions featuring Rafal Augustyn

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Vagor ero sum, small cantata for chorus & gongs	22:02 min	Choral	2008
2	Od Sasa. Dźwiȩki - pauzy - zdarzenia (From Sas. Sounds - Rests - Events), for chorus	8:20 min	Choral	2004
3	Do ut des, for string quartet	3:41 min	Chamber Music	1998
4	Missa semibrevis, for chorus & organ	21:59 min	Choral	1998
5	Quartet No. 2.5 (with electronics)	19:27 min	Chamber Music	1995
6	Stela, for string orchestra	9:32 min	Orchestral	1987
7	Cyclic Piece No. 1 for 2 violins	13:35 min	Chamber Music	1986
8	Nokturny rzymskie (3) (Roman Nocturnes), for chorus	12:23 min	Choral	1986
9	String Quartet No. 2 (with flute)	17:32 min	Chamber Music	1981
10	String Quartet No. 1	17:22 min	Chamber Music	1973
11	Cyclic Pieces for violin solo	7:10 min	Chamber Music	-
12	Dedication, for soprano & string quartet	6:25 min	Vocal Music	-

Albums featuring Rafal Augustyn

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Augustyn, Silesian String Quartet, Agata Zubel, Jan Krzeszowiec – Do Ut Des - Music For And With Quartet(CD, Album)	2011	CD Accord
2	Bacewicz, Twardowski, Augustyn, Rudzinski, Lutoslawski, Meyer – The Polish Violin(CD, Compilation, Stereo)	1988	Olympia (2)
3	Bacewicz, Lutosławski, Rudziński, Twardowski, Augustyn – Roman Lasocki - Violin Recital(LP)	1987	Polskie Nagrania Muza