Connections between Paweł Szymański's works and Ukrainian history and culture

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https://doi.org/10.31318/2522-4190.2019.124.165425

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creativity of Paweł Szymański, Ukrainian accents, documentary Schizophrenia, opera Qudsja Zaher, Concerto con duoi violini e Violoncello di Concertino obligati e duoi altri Violini, Viola e Basso di Concerto Grosso del Sig' Szymański

Abstract

Three of Paweł Szymański’s works point out connections with Ukrainian history and culture. The documentary Schizophrenia, with soundtrack by the composer, tells about two Ukrainians, victims of psychiatric repressions in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The main vocal part of the opera Qudsja Zaher was written especially for Olga Pasiecznik, an outstanding Ukrainian singer. The Concerto con duoi violini e Violoncello di Concertino obligati e duoi altri Violini, Viola e Basso di Concerto Grosso del Sig' Szymański was performed in Lviv during “Contrasts” festival in 2017.

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2019-04-25

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Personal dimension of music history