A Polish renaissance /

Jacobson, Bernard.

A Polish renaissance / by Bernard Jacobson. - London : Phaidon, 1996. - 240 p. : ill., facsims., music, ports. ; 22 cm. - 20th-century composers .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-225) and index.

The author discusses the lives and music of four 20th century Polish composers: Panufnik, Lutoslawski, Penderecki and Górecki. This series examines composers in a biographical context, and offers comprehensive studies of key figures in the creation of 20th century music. Each book tries to communicate to a wide audience, without assuming a knowledge of specialised terms.

0714832510 (pbk.) : £14.99


Panufnik, Andrzej, 1914-1991.
Lutoslawski, Witold, 1913-1994.
Penderecki, Krzysztof, 1933-
Górecki, Henryk Mikolaj, 1933-


Composers--Biography.--Poland
Music--Poland--20th century.

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