Zbigniew Preisner
Matthew discusses Preisner’s collaboration with Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski and the vast body of work he’s created for international cinema since the director’s death.
Zbigniew Preisner first came to international attention through his collaboration with the great Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski, for films such as the Dekalog series, The Double Life of Veronique and the critically acclaimed Three Colours Trilogy. Matthew explores Zbigniev's philosophy about music for film. He looks back on Preisner's early career in political cabaret in communist Poland, his work with Kieslowski and with directors such as Agnieska Holland and Louis Malle, about his feelings Hollywood and the vast body of music he’s produced for international cinema since Kieslowski's death in 1990.
The programme features music from Dekalog, The Double Life of Veronique, Three Colours Blue, A Requiem For My Friend, The Queen Of Spain, The Secret Garden, Damage, Between Strangers, Woman of Berlin, Valley Of Shadows, All About Love, The Beautiful Country, Aberdeen, and Mother Didn't Know.
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerPeople's Century: Theme Orchestra: Sinfonia Varsovia. Singer: Elżbieta Towarnicka. Conductor: Wojciech Michniewski.- People's Century 1900-1999.
- Virgin.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerThe Queen of Spain: 1938-1956 Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- La Reina De España.
- Quartet Records.
 
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    ![]()  Zygmunt KoniecznyTomaszow Singer: Ewa Demarczyk.- Ewa Demarczyk śpiewa piosenki Zygmunta Koniecznego.
- MUZA.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerPiotr Singer: Zbigniew Preisner.- Preisner's Voices.
- Sony Music.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerDekalog 1: Part 6 Orchestra: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Zdzisław Szostak.- Dekalog (Original Film Soundtrack).
- Sony.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerThe Double Life of Veronique: Concerto in E minor - 1798 version Singer: Elżbieta Towarnicka. Orchestra: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Choir: Philharmonic Chorus of Silesia. Conductor: Antoni Wit.- La Double Vie De Véronique - The Double Life Of Veronika (Original Motion Pictur.
- Virgin.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerThree Colours - Blue: Song for the Unification of Europe (Julie's Version) Singer: Elżbieta Towarnicka. Choir: Silesian Filharmonic Choir. Orchestra: Sinfonia Varsovia. Conductor: Wojciech Michniewski.- Trois Couleurs: Bleu (Bande Originale Du Film).
- VIRGIN.
- 22.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerLacrimosa (Requiem For My Friend) Performer: Jan Szypowski. Singer: Elżbieta Towarnicka. Choir: Varsov Chamber Choir. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Roman Rewakowicz.- Requiem For My Friend.
- Erato.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerThe Secret Garden: Happily Ever After Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Zbigniew Preisner.- The Secret Garden (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Varèse Sarabande.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerDamage: Theme Orchestra: Orkiestra Sinfonia Varsovia. Conductor: Wojciech Michniewski.- Damage (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Varèse Sarabande.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerBetween Strangers: Theme Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Between Strangers (Original Film Soundtrack).
- Justin Time.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerWoman of Berlin: Berlin 1945 Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Anonyma - Eine Frau In Berlin.
- Königskinder Schallplatten GmbH.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerValley of Shadows: Theme Singer: Lisa Gerrard. Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra.- Valley Of Shadows.
- Caldera records.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerAll About Love: Obsession Performer: Zbigniew Preisner.- It's All About Love.
- First Name Soundtracks.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerAberdeen: Road Performer: John Parricelli. Performer: Leszek Mozdzer. Performer: Wojciech Kowalewski. Singer: Stina Nordenstam. Singer: Andy Pask.- Aberdeen - Original Film Soundtrack.
- Silva Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerThe Beautiful Country: End Credits Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- The Beautiful Country (Original Soundtrack).
- Mellowdrama Records.
 
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    ![]()  Nino RotaOTTO E MEZZO (1963): La Passerella di Otto e Mezzo/E Poi/Carlotta's Galop Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Carlo Savino.- 8½ (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film).
- CAM STUDIOS.
 
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerForgotten We'll Be: Farewell Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
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    ![]()  Zbigniew PreisnerMother Didn't Know: Hope within Hope Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Mother Didn't Know (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Preisner Productions.
 
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- Sat 9 Sep 2023 15:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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