Role

:

Composer Conductor  

Country

:

Poland

Genre

:

Concerto

 

 

Film

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Zbigniew Preisner is a Polish composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on May 20, 1955, in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, Preisner grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a conductor, and his mother was a singer. From a young age, Preisner showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Preisner's formal music education began at the State Secondary Music School in Bielsko-Biała, where he studied piano, violin, and percussion. He later went on to study composition at the Academy of Music in Kraków, where he was mentored by the renowned composer Krzysztof Penderecki. Preisner's early works were heavily influenced by Penderecki's avant-garde style, but he soon developed his own unique voice. His breakthrough came in 1981 when he was commissioned to compose the score for the film "The History of Eternity" by director Wojciech Has. The score was well-received, and Preisner went on to compose music for several other films, including "A Short Film About Killing" and "The Double Life of Veronique." Preisner's music is characterized by its emotional depth and haunting melodies. He often incorporates choral elements into his compositions, which give them a spiritual quality. His music has been described as "cinematic," and it is often used in films and television shows. One of Preisner's most famous works is the score for the film "Three Colors: Blue" by director Krzysztof Kieślowski. The score features a recurring theme that is woven throughout the film, and it is considered one of Preisner's most beautiful and moving compositions. The score was so successful that Preisner went on to compose the music for the other two films in the "Three Colors" trilogy, "White" and "Red." In addition to his work in film, Preisner has also composed several classical works, including a requiem and a string quartet. His requiem, titled "Requiem for My Friend," was composed in memory of his friend and collaborator, the film director Krzysztof Kieślowski. The requiem features a choir and soloists, and it is a deeply personal and emotional work. Preisner's music has been performed by orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. He has won several awards for his work, including the César Award for Best Original Score for "Three Colors: Blue" and the European Film Award for Best Composer for "The Secret Garden." Despite his success, Preisner remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to compose music for film and classical works, and his music continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.

More....