Short bio Zbigniew Bargielski
Full biography Zbigniew Bargielski
Zbigniew Bargielski is a Polish composer who was born on January 21, 1937, in Łomża. He initially trained in law before switching his focus to serious music. Bargielski's work is considered to be an independent phenomenon in contemporary music. He studied composition with renowned teachers such as Nadia Boulanger and Witold Lutosławski.
Bargielski's compositions are characterized by their contemplative and intimate character and often incorporate elements of folk music, poetry, and literature. His music is noted for its lyrical, refined, and introspective qualities. Bargielski has received numerous awards for his compositions, including the Prix de Rome from the French government and the UNESCO International Composers' Rostrum.
Today, Bargielski is recognized as one of the leading voices of contemporary Polish music and has been influential in shaping the direction of Polish music. His music has been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles around the world. Additionally, Bargielski has taught composition at various institutions, including the Graz University of Music and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Compositions featuring Zbigniew Bargielski
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrabble, for piano | 8:44 min | Keyboard | 2016 |
| 2 | String Quartet No. 6 ("Dramatic") | 13:47 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 3 | Plonacy krysztal (Le cristal flamboyant), for harpsichord & tape | 10:50 min | Keyboard | 2002 |
| 4 | String Quartet No. 5 ("The Time That's Passed") | 30:08 min | Chamber Music | 2001 |
| 5 | Moment muzyczny à la Brahms (Musical Moment à la Brahms), miniature for piano No. 1 | 1:23 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 6 | Kołysanka (Lullaby) for piano | 2:00 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 7 | Lew w wannie (A Lion in the Bath), miniature for piano No. 4 | 0:52 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 8 | Lied (Song) for piano No. 1 | 1:10 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 9 | Lied (Song) for piano No. 2 | 1:34 min | Keyboard | 2000 |
| 10 | Tango for piano | 2:48 min | Keyboard | 1997 |
| 11 | String Quartet No. 4 ("Burning Time") | 14:04 min | Chamber Music | 1994 |
| 12 | Beethoven's Wanderweg zum Fürst Lichnovsky (Beethoven's Journey to Prince Lichnovsky), for piano | 8:45 min | Keyboard | 1990 |
| 13 | Through the Looking Glass, for string quartet & clarinet | 12:28 min | Chamber Music | 1988 |
| 14 | Panopticum, for piano, 4 hands | 14:03 min | Keyboard | 1987 |
| 15 | String Quartet No. 3 ("Still Life with a Scream") | 21:07 min | Chamber Music | 1985 |
| 16 | Nocturne '81, for violin & piano | 14:28 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 17 | A Night of Farewells, for accordion & string quartet | 13:18 min | Chamber Music | 1983 |
| 18 | Vienna G'schichten (Viennese Stories), for 2 pianos | 10:33 min | Keyboard | 1981 |
| 19 | Aria and Couplet, for piano | 3:15 min | Keyboard | 1978 |
| 20 | Butterfly Cage (Schmetterlingskäfig) | 9:21 min | Chamber Music | 1978 |
| 21 | String Quartet No. 1 ("Alpine") | 13:28 min | Chamber Music | 1976 |
| 22 | Studies (7) for piano | 8:27 min | Keyboard | 1957 |
| 23 | Chorał (Chorale), miniature for piano No. 5 | 1:55 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Traumvogel for accordion & percussion | Chamber Music | - | |
| 25 | Blues, for piano No. 1 | 1:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Theme with Varations for piano | 6:51 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Blues, for piano No. 2 | 2:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 28 | Caprice for piano | 2:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Capstrzyk (The Last Post), miniature for piano No. 2 | 1:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Neosonatina, for violin & piano | 9:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | String Quartet No. 2 ("Spring") | 14:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Sonatina for piano | 5:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 33 | Elegy for piano | 6:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 34 | Igraszki (Fun and Games), miniature for piano No. 3 | 0:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 35 | Pchli targ (A Flea Market), for piano, 4 hands | 11:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 36 | Landschaft der Erinnerungen, for piano trio | 19:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 37 | Nocturne and Fantasy for piano | 5:59 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Zbigniew Bargielski
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Szymanowski, Klecki, Bargielski, Dominika Przech, Adam Mikołaj Goździewski – Music For Violin And Piano(CD, Album) | 2020 | DUX Recording Producers |
| 2 |  |
Panopticum(2×CD, ) | 2019 | DUX Recording Producers |
| 3 |  |
Zbigniew Bargielski, Silesian String Quartet – Zbigniew Bargielski String Quartets(CD, Stereo) | 2012 | CD Accord |
| 4 |  |
Muzyka Naszych Czasów(CD, Album) | 2006 | Polskie Radio |
| 5 |  |
Ulrike Stadler-Fromme, Georg Schulz, Georg Katzer, Zbigniew Bargielski, Bo Holten, Georg Friedrich Haas, Astor Piazzolla – Jeux À Deux, Musik Für Schlagwerk Und Akkordeon(CD, Album) | 2000 | Extraplatte |
| 6 |  |
Kronos Quartet, Franz Schubert Quartett, Wilanow Quartet - Gloria Coates, Hartmut Pascher, Thomas Pernes, Bronisław Przybylski, Zbigniew Bargielski – Untitled(CD, Compilation) | 1994 | Pro Viva |
| 7 |  |
Zbigniew Bargielski / Adam Sławiński – Warszawska Jesień - 1988 - Warsaw Autumn Kronika Dźwiękowa - (4) - Sound Chronicle(LP, Album) | 1988 | Polskie Nagrania Muza |
| 8 |  |
György Ligeti / Andrzej Dobrowolski / Herbert Lauermann / Zbigniew Bargielski – Steirischer Herbst - Musikprotokoll 85(LP) | 1985 | ORF |
| 9 |  |
Warsaw Wind Quintet Da Camera - Wojciech Kilar . Edward Pałłasz . Marek Stachowski . Andrzej Dutkiewicz . Zbigniew Bargielski – Untitled(LP) | 1985 | Pro Viva |
| 10 |  |
Zbigniew Bargielski: Duos(LP, Album) | 1984 | Pro Viva |
| 11 |  |
The Wilanow String Quartet, Krzysztof Meyer, Zbigniew Bargielski – The Wilanow Quartet(LP) | 1982 | Pro Viva |
| 12 |  |
Augustyn Bloch / Zbigniew Bargielski / Ryszard Kwiatkowski – Festival International De Musique Contemporaine "Automne De Varsovie" 1969, Kronika Dźwiękowa Nr 6(LP, Mono) | 1969 | Polskie Nagrania Muza |
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