KAZIMIERZ SEROCKI: LECTURES, STATEMENTS, NOTES

Discover the fascinating world of thoughts and works of Kazimierz Serocki, one of the most outstanding Polish composers of the 20th century. This unique publication is a collection of his lectures, statements, and notes that allow you to delve into his artistic vision and understand his influence on Polish contemporary music. A must-read for every music and culture lover.

• Insightful analyses of the most important aspects of the latest music.
• Author's interpretation of the composer on contemporary music.
• Notes with Serocki's thoughts on film music.
• Curiosity - the specifics of a concert hall for electronic music.
• Statements by Kazimierz Serocki on the condition of Polish music.

Kazimierz Serocki was not only an outstanding composer but also a valued pedagogue and publicist. His lectures, which he gave with passion and erudition, attracted crowds of students and music lovers. In his statements, Serocki addressed important issues regarding the condition of Polish music culture, and his notes are a valuable source of knowledge about his work and inspirations.

This publication contains three main parts. The first part presents Serocki's statements on the condition of Polish music in the 20th century, as well as his critical view of the disputes between musicologists, critics, and composers. The second part consists of texts based on lectures that the composer gave at the Musik-Akademie Basel in 1976, which are insightful analyses of the most important aspects of contemporary music. The third part contains notes with Serocki's thoughts on film music, which was one of his compositional interests.

In conclusion, the publication includes a short note by Kazimierz Serocki, in which he presents the specifics of a concert hall intended for electronic music and unusual ensemble arrangements. This is a unique look at the architecture and acoustics of the music space, which will surely interest both musicians and architects. This book is not only a collection of texts but, above all, a testimony to the extraordinary personality and talent of Kazimierz Serocki, who has forever entered the history of Polish music.