Wojciech Kilar

Wojciech Kilar (1932–2013) was a Polish composer, pianist and university teacher.

Also recorded as Kilar.

Overview

Born at Lviv in 1932, died at Katowice in 2013.

In detail

Wojciech Kilar studied at Academy of Music in Katowice. training under Nadia Boulanger, Artur Malawski and Władysława Markiewiczówna is recorded. the recorded working language is Polish.

The field of work recorded is film score, contemporary classical music and religious music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music, contemporary classical music, liturgical music and religious music. The authority associates the name with sonorism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Katowice and Jasna Góra Monastery. Residence is recorded at Lviv and Krosno. Employment is recorded with Academy of Music in Kraków. Membership is recorded of Polish Academy of Learning, Związek Podhalan and Union of Polish Composers.

Works named in the authority record are Angelus, Prelude and Christmas carol, Exodus, Krzesany, Kościelec 1909 and Hoary Fog.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of the White Eagle, Golden Medal for Merit to Culture and Louis Delluc Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Wojciech Kilar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q319777: Wojciech Kilar

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