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Krzysztof Penderecki - Canon

for string orchestra and tape

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Material type Live Audio Recording
Date 20-09-1962
Duration 532
Description

The world premiere of Krzysztof Penderecki's Canon for string orchestra and tape at the 6th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music.


The work was performed by the Great Symphony Orchestra of Polish Radio under the direction of Jan Krenz on 20 September 1962 at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall.


[programme book cover design: Wojciech Zamecznik]

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 Jan Krenz
Function Conductor
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Date of birth 14-07-1926
Date of death 15-09-2020
Description Polish conductor and composer
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Ensembles/Orchestras
Name Great Symphony Orchestra of Polish Radio in Katowice
Function Performer
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Events
Name 6th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music
Place Warsaw
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Start date 15-09-1962
End date 23-09-1962
Related institutions
Name Polish Composers' Union
Function Organiser
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