Penderecki’s Garden

A virtual walk in the garden inspired by the works of Krzysztof Penderecki? The Adam Mickiewicz Institute reveals the secret and announces the innovative digital project Penderecki’s Garden. The premiere is scheduled for Spring 2021.

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Krzysztof Penderecki’s Garden

Krzysztof Penderecki is a composer and conductor. He was born on 23 November 1933, in Dębica, died on 29th March 2020. In the history of 20th-century music, his career stands out for his fast rise to the top, matched by none, with the possible exception of Stravinsky.

A new phonographic production in tribute to Krzysztof Penderecki

For the 87th anniversary of the composer’s birthday, the Adam Mickiewicz Institute is releasing a vinyl record dedicated to Krzysztof Penderecki. It features unique material – the soundtrack to the film Malarze gdańscy (Painters of Gdańsk) which Penderecki composed in 1964, as well as pieces by contemporary Polish composers – Paweł Romańczuk, Robert Piotrowicz and the Skalpel duo, for whom the Maestro’s music has been a special kind of creative inspiration. Starting 23 November, you can give the record a listen on the Soundcloud platform at: https://soundcloud.com/culturepl/sets/responses-to-master/