In Michał Ziółkowski's music, winter is symbolized by the coldness of the piano's high registers, glockenspiel (played with a bow), and string harmonics.
Compositional Technique
The musical message of Michał Ziółkowski's works on this album is characterized by a dominance of slow tempos, encouraging contemplation, and a dialogue between children's and adult choirs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michał Ziółkowski's arrangements aim to evoke nostalgia for childhood and the irretrievable past, using harmony to add new meaning to familiar carols.
Performer Biography
Małgorzata Podzielny, the conductor, has received 35 individual awards for her artistic and didactic achievements, including the 'Merited for Polish Culture' honorary badge.
Recording & Production
This recording was a joint effort by the NFM Boys' Choir, the NFM Choir, and the NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, all conducted by Małgorzata Podzielny.
Composer Biography
Michał Ziółkowski, the composer and arranger on this album, was born in 1991 in Zakopane and began his musical journey by learning piano at age 15.
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