Open AccessBiblijne i liturgiczne wątki w twórczości Krzysztofa Pendereckiego
Author(s) -
Janusz Drewniak
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
ruch biblijny i liturgiczny
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2391-8497
pISSN - 0209-0872
DOI - 10.21906/rbl.341
Subject(s) - confession (law) , misfortune , faith , theme (computing) , trial by ordeal , literature , philosophy , character (mathematics) , poetry , theology , art , history , narrative , archaeology , geometry , mathematics , operating system , computer science
Krzysztof Penderecki (born 1933) is considered to be one of the most outstanding contemporary composers. The religious theme is often taken to be an inspiration for his vocal-instrumental output. Penderecki presents in his compositions the religious and moral problems related to the human nature and existence. The principal issues in his activity are a trial to find a reason of evil and misfortune and also the vision of ordeal. The composer makes use of not only biblical and liturgical texts but also religious poetry mainly in latin language. His religious output has a concert character thanks to the musician language and composing techniques. His own commentaries concerning his compositions prove that his religious activity is an artistic confession of his faith.