Zbigniew Bargielski's composition 'Parades' won first prize at the 'Youth Competition' of the Polish Composers' Union in 1965 and debuted at the 'Warsaw Autumn' festival in 1969.
Composer Biography
Zbigniew Bargielski, the composer, studied law before pursuing composition, starting his composition studies in 1958.
Composer Biography
Zbigniew Bargielski received a scholarship from the French government to study in Paris under Nadia Boulanger, a renowned composition teacher.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In 'Schizofonia,' Zbigniew Bargielski creates two opposing sound worlds, with the string quartet representing a 'psalmic' world and the piano introducing restlessness, eventually leading to a 'schizophrenic game of appearances.'
Compositional Technique
Zbigniew Bargielski's 'Fonoplasticon' is a collection of ten stylistically diverse miniatures, revealed like a kaleidoscope, drawing on the composer's own motives from various compositions.
Recording & Production
This album was financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the Bydgoszcz City Office.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'Schizofonia' Piano Quintet by Zbigniew Bargielski explores the idea of 'constructive dualism,' clashing stylistically ambivalent elements to form a coherent whole.
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