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The Year of Witold Lutoslawski
January - December 2004
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On January 9, 2004, the Sejm of the Polish Republic declared 2004 to be The Year of Witold Lutoslawski. February 7th of this year marked the tenth anniversary of the death of this great twentieth century composer.

In its resolution, the Sejm underlined that Witold Lutoslawski was one of Poland’s most outstanding composers, as well as a leading figure in the realm of music of the twentieth century:
"Witold Lutoslawski passed away on February 7, 1994. He was one of Poland’s most outstanding composers, as well as a leading figure in the realm of music of the twentieth century. He was a great authority, a patriot, an educator of many generations of musicians and listeners. He was also a model of modesty, a highly cultured individual, someone who demanded much of himself and others.

In honoring the memory of this great artist, and convinced of the great significance of his achievements to world and national heritage, the Sejm of the Polish Republic hereby declares 2004 the Year of Witold Lutoslawski."

"WE RECOMMEND": Essay by Zbigniew Skowron, "Witold Lutoslawski - a classic of XXth-century music". See also: Composer's profile and Witold Lutoslawski Society.


EVENTS

  • February 4, 2004, Warsaw - On the initiative of the Towarzystwo im. Witolda Lutoslawskiego (Witold Lutoslawski Society) and the Mayor of the Capital City of Warsaw, a plaque commemorating Witold Lutoslawski was unveiled on the building located at 39 Smiala Street in Warsaw. The plaque, financed by the Office of Municipal Promotion, was designed and produced by Z. Wilma and B. Chmielewski.

  • February 5 - February 8, 2004, Krakow - the concert series LUTOSLAWSKI AND HIS MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS will feature a number of his major works performed by Krakow and Warsaw-based music ensembles. more...

  • February 6, 2004 - The Witold Lutoslawski Wroclaw Philharmonic - Symphony concert commemorating Witold Lutoslawski on the 10th anniversary of his death - the program includes: "Symphony No. 4" - Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mariusz Smolij.

  • February 6 - February 7, 2004 - Warsaw Philharmonic - "Violin Concerto" by Witold Lutoslawski performed by Arto Noras and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Grzegorz Nowak

  • February 8, 2004 - The inauguration of The Year of Witold Lutoslawski - gala concert
    Featuring: National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Polish Radio Choir in Krakow, Gabriel Chmura - director, Wlodzimierz Siedlik - choir's artistic director, James Oxley - tenor, Adam Kruszewski - baritone.
    Program: Witold Lutoslawski - "PAROLES TISSÉES" for tenor and chamber orchestra, "Three POÉMES D'HENRI MICHAUX" for mixed choir and orchestra, "LES ESPACES DU SOMMEIL" for baritone and orchestra, "CONCERTo for orchestra".

  • March 19 - March 27, 2004 - 10TH LUTOSLAWSKI FORUM more....


    The Witold Lutoslawski Society projects:
    • VI Konkurs kompozytorski im. Witolda Lutoslawskiego / 6th Witold Lutoslawski Composing Competition.
      A competition open to composers of all ages from around the world, who must submit a piece for grand symphony orchestra. The competition was announced towards the end of 2003, while winners will be named in December of 2004. A concert of their works will be organized as part of the 11th Lutoslawski Forum and will feature the Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic.

    • Exhibition of photographs and quotations
      Within the time delineated by two important concerts devoted to the compositions of Witold Lutoslawski (February 6 and 7, 2004 - "CONCERTO FOR CELLO" with Arto Noras and May 17 - "Partita" and "Chain 2" with Anne-Sophie Mutter), both organized by the National Philharmonic (Warsaw Philharmonic), the Witold Lutoslawski Society will remind music lovers of the figure of the great composer. Selected quotes from the composer will be presented alongside photographs. Venue: Ballroom of the National Philharmonic - February - May 2004.

    • Evening of Poetry during the 10th Lutoslawski Forum.
      The Witold Lutoslawski Society will take part in the 10th Lutoslawski Forum by organizing an evening of poetry hosted by Julia Hartwig, as well as a screening of documentary films containing Lutoslawski’s music. National Philharmonic - March 2004.

    • Competition in Drozdow
      The second edition of a competition open to young musicians (from primary and secondary music schools), organized at Witold Lutoslawski’s place of birth. Competition organized in cooperation with the Towarzystwo Przyjaciol Muzeum w Drozdowie (Society of Friends of the Museum in Drozdow). Final: April 21-24, 2004.

    • Lutosiana - a festival focusing on the work of Witold Lutoslawski
      A marathon of short concerts (four concerts to be held each day) that will present the composer’s chamber music, compositions for piano, and compositions for children. The concerts will be supplemented with presentations of films, an exhibition of photographs and artworks, as well as meetings with individuals who knew the composer during his lifetime. Centrum Sztuki Wspolczesnej / Centre of Contemporary Art - May 2004.

    • Special concert commemorating Witold Lutoslawski
      A symphonic concert with Jerzy Semkow conducting either the Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Warsaw or the Sinfonia Varsovia. National Philharmonic - October 2004.

    • Film devoted to the life and art of Witold Lutoslawski
      Plans include the production of a biographical film popularizing Witold Lutoslawski and his work. The film will be made by the Witold Lutoslawski Society in co-production with Polish State Television (TVP).

    • Book album titled "Witold Lutoslawski - zycie i tworczosc / Witold Lutoslawski – His Life and Art"
      A published album containing various documents, original texts by Witold Lutoslawski (interviews, speeches), and statements about the composer by his friends (A. Wajda, J. Krenz, J. Patkowski). Richly illustrated, the book will include a chronology of the composer’s life as well as a catalogue of his works.

    • Recordings:
      last concert ever conducted by the composer (Toronto 1993)
      concert commemorating Witold Lutoslawski, held during the "Warsaw Autumn" Festival of Contemporary Music (1994) with Anne-Sophie Mutter.

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