Short bio Stanislaw Sylwester Szarzynski
Full biography Stanislaw Sylwester Szarzynski
Stanislaw Sylwester Szarzynski was a Polish composer who lived between 1692 and 1713. He was a Cistercian monk, and little is known about his life apart from his musical works that survive to this day. Szarzynski is considered to be one of the most important composers of the Polish Baroque era.
Among his surviving works, Jesu spes mea is perhaps the most well-known and frequently performed. This composition is a sacred motet for choir and orchestra, and it reflects the religious spirit of the time. Another notable composition is the Modlitwa 'Ju si zmierzcha,' which is a vocal work that expresses themes of prayer and contemplation.
Szarzynski's music is characterized by its rich melodies , innovative harmonies, and expressive use of counterpoint. He was influenced by the Italian Baroque style, which was popular in Europe at the time, but also incorporated elements of Polish folk music into his works.
Although little is known about Szarzynski's life, his music has continued to be appreciated and performed by musicians and music lovers alike. For those interested in exploring his music, there are numerous recordings and performances available, including those by the USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, who have recorded Musica Polonica IV: Music of Early Polish Baroque, which includes several works by Szarzynski.
Compositions featuring Stanislaw Sylwester Szarzynski
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | As Hymnos, Ad Cantus | 10:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 2 | Ave Regina, for voice & continuo | 4:31 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | Canzona Prima a 2 | 12:26 min | Orchestral | - |
| 4 | Gloria in excelsis Deo, motet | 3:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Jesu spes mea, concerto for voice, 2 violins & continuo | 5:44 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata for 2 violins & organ | 6:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Veni Sancte Spiritus, concerto for voice, 2 violins & continuo | 7:22 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Stanislaw Sylwester Szarzynski
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Szarzyński - Andrzej Kosendiak – Szarzyński(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 2019 | CD Accord |
| 2 |  |
Lilius, Mielczewski, Szarzyinski, Zielenski, Gorczycki, Maxylewicz, Staromieyski, Polish Radio Choir, Wroclaw, Chamber Orchestra, Wroclaw, Edmund Kajdasz – Musica Antiqua Polonica, Choral Music From Poland(CD, Stereo) | 1988 | Olympia (2) |
| 3 |  |
Lilius, Mielczewski, Szarzyński, Zieleński, Wrocław Radio Chorus And Chamber Orchestra, Edmund Kajdasz – Musica Antiqua Polonica | 1972 | Polskie Nagrania Muza |
| 4 |  |
Stanisław Sylwester Szarzyński, Musicae Antiquae Collegium Varsoviense – Musica Antiqua Polonica | 1969 | Polskie Nagrania Muza |
| 5 |  |
G. G. Gorczycki, S. S. Szarzyński, D. Stachowicz - Chór Chłopięcy I Męski "Poznańskie Słowiki", Orkiestra "Sinfonia Varsovia" – Muzyka Polskiego Baroku(Cassette, Album) | - | Alkon (2) |
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