Play of sounds (from composers' brochure)
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of sounds (from composers' brochure)
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Kotoński's output can be distinguished on a map of Polish contemporary music by
easily perceptible and highly individual character which is the result of
reigning him esthetics, characteristic artist's temperament and relevant types
of expression. In that range composer found his own path very early what could
be proved by his compositions from 50's (created on the ground of "Darmstadt
avant-garde"). Their salience is subtle tone, sensibility for
sensual
quality of sound
and
finesses of sonic patterns and also inclination for contemplative poetic
feeling. Similar climate of music and poetry accompanies later works of
Kotoński, based on the newest techniques and unconventional sets of instrument
(including electronic trend). His music, concentrated and thoughtful, progresses
like in "lowered swing", in spite of changes of tempo and contrasts. The
artist, full of discretion and taste - especially in creating elaborate colors
of sound - avoids dramatic and exuberant expressiveness. His domain is rather
very specific, suggestive (little dreamy...) atmosphere and painter's fancy. In
his youth, as creator, was strongly connected with tradition - or rather with
classical models of our century. Afterwords he made his appearance on decided
innovatory
way of composing
searching
for new ways of expression and new technical and sound solutions (also in
electronic music), becoming one of the famous Polish avant-garde protagonists. Avant-garde,
which in its best time gained really big attention and esteem of the world. Today
- when the time of "storm and pressure" and the most dynamic and
extreme explorations of methods passed, when many of composers turned back to
tradition - Kotoński has shown his new creative face: individual, originally
poetical, fully independent.
(from composers' brochure)
