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Krzysztof Penderecki - Dimensions of Time and Silence

for 40-part mixed choir, percussion and strings

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Material type Live Audio Recording
Date 18-09-1960
Duration 532
Description

The world premiere of Krzysztof Penderecki's Dimensions of Time and Silence for 40-part mixed choir, percussion and strings at the 4th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music.

The piece was performed by the Krakow Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble conducted by Andrzej Markowski on 18th September 1960 at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall.

[programme book cover design: Jan Lenica]

Names
First and last name Krzysztof Penderecki
Function Composer
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Date of birth 23-11-1933
Date of death 29-03-2020
Description Polish composer and conductor
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First and last name Andrzej Markowski
Function Conductor
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Date of birth 22-08-1924
Date of death 30-10-1986
Nicknames Marek Andrzejewski
Description Polish conductor and composer
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Ensembles/Orchestras
Name Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Choir, Cracow
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Name Krakow Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
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Events
Name 4th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music
Place Warsaw
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Start date 17-09-1960
End date 25-09-1960
Related institutions
Name Polish Composers' Union
Function Organiser
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