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Witold Lutosławski was an outstanding Polish composer of the 20th century who attempted to create a new musical language by incorporating elements of folk songs, 12-tone serialism, atonal counterpoint, and controlled improvisations reminiscent of aleatory (chance, see aleatory music) compositions.
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Witold Roman Lutosławski ( Polish: [ˈvitɔld lutɔˈswafski] ⓘ; 25 January 1913 – 7 February 1994) was a Polish composer and conductor. Among the major composers of 20th-century classical music, he is "generally regarded as the most significant Polish composer since Szymanowski, and possibly the greatest Polish composer since Chopin ". [1] .
Album, Reissue, Remastered. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2008 CD release of "Witold Lutosławski: Orchestral Music" on Discogs.
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Aug 4, 2008 · Witold Lutoslawski: Orchestral Music by Witold Lutosławski released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Commissioned (unofficially) by Witold Rowicki, who wanted Lutosławski to write a work of music for the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (which was being set up at that time), the piece was inspired by Béla Bartók's eponymous composition in its general outline, yet is highly distinct.
Witold Lutosławski is the greatest Polish composer of the second half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest music artists of the previous century.
Feb 7, 1994 · Explore Witold Lutosławski's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Witold Lutosławski on AllMusic.
