Witold Lutoslawski

Description: (The Most Significant Polish Composer of 20th-Century Classical Music)

An eminent European composer who dominated the second half of twentieth century music, Witold Lutoslawski’s contribution to music industry is something enormous, which makes his absence even more conspicuous. He stands tall as a role model, conductor as well as a composer, who relentlessly developed his own musical language. He had a distinct touch and unique style and rarely belonged to any specific school, trends, and fashions and did not stand for any traditions or avant-garde revolutions. Known as a musician to the fingertips, his music was an ideal balance of intellect and emotion, form and content. In a world, which glorifies revolutionaries of any kind, he carved a path for himself, pursued by determination, often led by his own unfailing artistic sense. At the same time, he was a rare mix of traditional and avant-garde. Apart from his musical techniques, even his perfectionist nature contributed in securing Lutoslawski a permanent place among the composers of the twentieth century.

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Birthday January 25, 1913 (Aquarius)
Born In Poland
Alternative names Witold Roman Lutosławski
City Warsaw, Poland
Died on February 7, 1994
Spouse/Ex- Maria Danuta Bogus?awska
Parents Józef Lutos?awski
Maria Olszewska
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