Andrzej Krzanowski
Andrzej Krzanowski [ ˈandʒɛɪ̯ kʃaˈnɔfsci ] (born April 9, 1951 in Bielsko-Biała ; † October 1, 1990 in Czechowice-Dziedzice ) was a Polish composer and accordionist . Krzanowski studied composition at the National University of Music in Katowice from 1971 to 1975.
Krzanowski revolutionized the accordion playing and opened up new areas for this popular instrument; Krzanowski was the first to write symphonies for the accordion.
Works (selection)
- Prelude for the accordion (1970)
- Nocturne, Prelude and Fugue for an accordion quintet. (1971–1975)
- Piesni północne na chór mieszany (1973)
- Symphony No. 1 (1975)
- Symphony No. 2 (1984)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Krzanowski, Andrzej |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Polish composer and accordionist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 9, 1951 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bielsko-Biała , Poland |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 1, 1990 |
| Place of death | Czechowice-Dziedzice , Poland |