Pawel Strzelecki: "Early Works" (2024), CD 2

Pawel Strzelecki: "Early Works" (2024), CD 1

Pawel Strzelecki: 12 Symphonies for Orchestra (2017-2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 22 String Quartets (2001-2025).

Pawel Strzelecki: 17 Sonatas (2000-2025).

An organ improvisation on the XIXth cetury Polish religious song dedicated to Holy Mary (2000).
Pawel Strzelecki - organ, 2000.

From the Ancient Time You are the Queen of Poland

The second movement of the Sinfonietta for Chamber Orchestra (1997, rev. 2020).

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Epitaph [Sinfonietta for Chamber Orchestra (1997, rev. 2020)].

The first movement of the String Quartet No. 1 (2001).
String Quartet 'Ars Longa', live recording, Warsaw, F. Chopin Academy of Music, Concert Hall, 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Opening [String Quartet No. 1 (2001)].

The last movement of the String Quartet No. 1 (2001).
String Quartet 'Ars Longa', live recording, Warsaw, F. Chopin Academy of Music, Concert Hall, 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. Finale [String Quartet No. 1 (2001)].

The third movement of the String Quartet No. 1 (2001).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Adagio [String Quartet No. 1 (2001)].

The second movement of the String Quartet No. 1 (2001).
String Quartet 'Ars Longa', live recording, Warsaw, F. Chopin Academy of Music, Concert Hall, 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Scherzo [String Quartet No. 1 (2001)].

Opening movement of the Symphony No. 2 "The 4 Places in Time & Space" composed in 2018.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. "At the Sea" [Symphony No. 2 "The 4 Places in Time & Space" (2018)].

Opening movement of the Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra (2017).

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Maestoso [Symphony No. 1 "Serious" for Orchestra (2017)].

The fifth, final movement of the Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra (2017).

Pawel Strzelecki: 5. Last Movement [Symphony No. 1 "Serious" for Orchestra (2017)].

The first movement of the Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000). 
Andrzej Gebski - violin, Pawel Strzelecki - piano.
Live-concert recording, Warsaw, Concert Hall of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, 30th of March 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Opening [Violin Sonata (2000)].

The second movement of the Piano Sonata (2007).
Bartlomiej Kominek, piano. 
Live recording, Warsaw, Concert Hall of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, 21st of April 2008.

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. "Calm" [Piano Sonata (2007)].

The second & the third movement of the Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra (2017). It passes "attacca" in the third movement 3. Adagio misterioso [2'58"-14'35"].

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. La Valse [Symphony No. 1 "Serious" for Orchestra (2017)].

The fourth movement of the Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra (2017).

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. Scherzo [Symphony No. 1 "Serious" for Orchestra (2017)].

The first movement of the Piano Sonata (2007).
Bartlomiej Kominek, piano. 
Live recording, Warsaw, Concert Hall of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, 21st of April 2008.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. "Vigorous" [Piano Sonata (2007)].

The first movement of the String Quartet No. 2 (2012).

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Canzone [String Quartet No. 2 (2012)].

Last movement of the Organ Concerto.
Jerzy Dziubinski, Organ; Mikolów Chamber Orchestra; Jan Wincenty Hawel, Conductor.
Live recording - Mikolów, St. Adalbertus Basilica, Poland, 12th of June 2003.
 

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. Finale [Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani (2002)]

Pawel Strzelecki (rec. 1991): Carl Czerny: Study in G minor Op. 740 No. 14 (1844)

Rima XXIV, the opening movement from the Three Spanish Songs for Soprano and Piano to the lyrics by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer (2013). 
Aleksandra Żakiewicz – soprano, Aruto Matsumoto – piano. 
Studio recording with Samplitude's Reverb, Warsaw, Poland, 2015.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. "Dos rojas lenguas de fuego" [Three Spanish Songs (2013)].

The last movement of the Piano Trio (1998).
Justyna Dabek – violin, Maciej Milaszewicz – violoncello,
Grzegorz Mackiewicz – piano.

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Finale [Piano Trio (1998)].

The 3rd movement of the String Quartet No. 18 "No Silence" (2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Adagio [String Quartet No. 18 "No Silence" (2024)].

The second movement of the Piano Quintet (2003).
Bartlomiej Kominek - piano, 'Camerata' String Quartet.
Live recording: 'Warsaw Autumn 2004', Warsaw, Concert Hall of The F. Chopin Academy of Music, 16th of September 2004.
2004: The First Award in the State Tadeusz Baird’s Young Composers Competition in Warsaw, Poland. 

"Introspections" start with a string quartet’s quotation of a soothing hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee” (text: Sarah Flower Adams) based on the tune “Bethany" by Lowell Mason (1856) contrasted with polytonal relation interventions of the pianist. In the second, opposing phase more restless and moving ostinato sections predominate. The piano chords interventions sign syntax mometnum of the piece and conclude it.

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Introspections [Piano Quintet (2003)].

The second movement of the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2012).

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. "Sentiments' Play" [Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2012)].

The opening movement of the String Quartet No. 19 (2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Introduction [String Quartet No. 19 "Hast" (2024)].

Strongly emotional scene with Arlette and Peyrol before the Last Tartana's Race.

Pawel Strzelecki: Scene before the Last Tartana's Race (2024) ["The Rover" on Joseph Conrad].

The second movement of the Sonata for Alto Flute and Piano (2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. A Song Without Words No. 2 [Sonata for Alto Flute and Piano (2024)].

Scevola's story in the eyes of Peyrol and Arlette (2024), "The Rover" to the libretto on Joseph Conrad (under construction).

Pawel Strzelecki: Scevola's Story (2024) ["The Rover"/"Il pirata" on Joseph Conrad]

The last movement of the Concerto for 2 Pianos and String Orchestra (2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Finale [Concerto for 2 Pianos and String Orchestra (2024)].

The piece no. 4 in the cycle of the 5 Musical Moments for Piano (2024).

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. Scherzo ["5 Musical Moments" for Piano (2024)].

Peyrol's first tartana-boat race [orchestral fragment] (2025) from the lyric opera "The Rover" to the libretto on Joseph Conrad (under construction).

Pawel Strzelecki: The First Tartana's Race (2025) ["The Rover"/"Il pirata" on Joseph Conrad].

1. Peyrol Souls' Great Tensions
2. Arlette's Theme (as March)
3. Misterioso section

Pawel Strzelecki: Peyrol Souls' Great Tensions (2025) ["The Rover"/"Il pirata" on Joseph Conrad].

The last movement of the String Quartet No. 22 "No Rest For The Righteous" (2025), with fugue and chaconne (both present in many of former 21 string quartets) and other elements, phase shifting metre abusing motifs, simultaneity of layers, invertible counterpoints, contrasts and surprises, modal or chromatic language, "romantic" expression tensions in building of culminations, and formal "strategy" of recurring episodes.

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. "Until The End" (Finale) [String Quartet No. 22 "No Rest For The Righteous" (20

The third movement of the Symphony for String Orchestra (2025).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Adagio [Symphony for String Orchestra (2025)].

The second piece in the cycle of 3 Songs to the Lyrics by Ugo Foscolo for Tenor and Piano (2025).

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. "Alla Musa" [3 Songs to the Lyrics by Ugo Foscolo for Tenor and Piano (2025)].

Pawel Strzelecki: In the church. Arlette & Abbé [duetto-recitative] (2025)  ["The Rover" on Joseph Conrad].

The last movement of the Symphony for String Orchestra (2025).

Pawel Strzelecki: 4. Finale [Symphony for String Orchestra (2025)].

The first movement of the Symphony for String Orchestra No. 2 (2025). 
For R.H.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Opening [Symphony for String Orchestra No. 2 (2025)].

The third movement of the Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra (2017).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Adagio misterioso [Symphony No. 1 "Serious" for Orchestra (2017)].

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. All'amata [3 Songs to the Lyrics by Ugo Foscolo for Tenor and Piano (2025)].

Pawel Strzelecki (rec. 1991): C. Debussy: Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum ["Children's Corner" (1908)].

The second movement of the Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra (2025).

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Ahead (Scherzo) [Symphony for String Orchestra No. 2 (2025)].

The slow movement from Symphony for String Orchestra No. 2 (2025)].

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Adagio [Symphony for String Orchestra No. 2 (2025)].

Anne Hartung - improvised accompaniment part.  
Pawel Strzelecki - improvised melodic part.

Anne Hartung & Pawel Strzelecki: Prelude for Piano for 4 Hands (2024).

Aria-duetto in the church with Arlettes's description of her childhood during French Revolution in front of the priest (Abbé).

Pawel Strzelecki: Arlette's Memories [duetto] (2025) [opera "The Rover" on Joseph Conrad].

The first piece in the cycle of the 3 Songs to the Lyrics by Giosuè Carducci for Soprano and Piano (2026).

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. San Martino (2026) [3 Giosuè Carducci  Songs for Soprano and Piano].

Lively & reflective 3rd movement of the Piano Quintet (2003).
Bartlomiej Kominek - piano, 'Camerata' String Quartet.
Live recording: 'Warsaw Autumn 2004', Warsaw, Concert Hall of The F. Chopin Academy of Music, 16th of September 2004.
1st Award, Tadeusz Baird State Competition in Poland, 2004.

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Finale [Piano Quintet (2003)].

2nd movement of Organ Concerto - calm & pastoral with bluesy opening section.
Jerzy Dziubinski, Organ; Mikolów Chamber Orchestra; Jan Wincenty Hawel, Conductor.
Live recording - Mikolów, St. Adalbertus Basilica, Poland, 12th of June 2003.

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Lullaby [Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani (2002)].

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueVJs-_UW_w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECjYsWLgy3I

Interlude is the 3rd movement of the Organ Concerto. Toccata-like outer sections & dramatic ostinato central episode with simple canon between organ and violins and phase shifted timpani cannonade. 
Jerzy Dziubinski, Organ; Mikolów Chamber Orchestra; Jan Wincenty Hawel, Conductor.
Live recording - Mikolów, St. Adalbertus Basilica, Poland, 12th of June 2003.
The piece received the Second Award in the International Composing Competition in Mikolow (2002).

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Interlude [Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani (2002)].

Prelude - powerful and dramatic 1st movement of Organ Concerto.
Repetitive, modal as well as new romantic.
Jerzy Dziubinski, Organ; Mikolów Chamber Orchestra; Jan Wincenty Hawel, Conductor.
Live recording - Mikolów, St. Adalbertus Basilica, Poland, 12th of June 2003.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Prelude [Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani (2002)].

Final movement of the Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000). In in the second section the quotation from 'Sub Tuum Praesidium' (violin's part) over the "phase shifting" model in the piano accompaniment.
Andrzej Gebski - violin, Pawel Strzelecki - piano.
Live-concert recording, Warsaw, Concert Hall of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, 30th of March 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 3. Finale [Violin Sonata (2000)].

2nd movement of the Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000). Melody of the violin over ostinato 'waves' of the piano.
Andrzej Gebski - violin, Pawel Strzelecki - piano.
Live-concert recording, Warsaw, Concert Hall of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, 30th of March 2001.

Pawel Strzelecki: 2. Slow [Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000)].

Andrzej Heimowski - guitar, Szymon Kaca - clarinet.
Warsaw, Concert Hall of the Academy of Music "F. Chopin", 09/05/2003.

Pawel Strzelecki: Ostinatos and Chords  for Clarinet and Guitar (2003), 7' ca.

Opening movement of chamber piece composed in reprise-form with segmental structure, phase shifting ostinatos, canons and layer's superpositions (recapitulation) in modal language.
Bartlomiej Kominek - piano, 'Camerata' String Quartet.
Live recording: 'Warsaw Autumn 2004', Warsaw, Concert Hall of The F. Chopin Academy of Music, 16th of September 2004.

Pawel Strzelecki: 1. Overture [Piano Quintet (2003)].

Polish Composer (M.A., 2002, "F. Chopin" Academy of Music in Warsaw,  Prof. Zbigniew Baginski's class), music theorist (M.A., 2000, "F. Chopin" Academy of Music in Warsaw, under Prof. Maria Piotrowska), musicologist (Ph.D., 2005, University of Warsaw, under Prof. Zbigniew Skowron), researcher, lecturer.
So far he has written 128 pieces: 12 symphonies (2017-2024), 3 symphonic poems (2001-2011), 4 concertos with orchestra (organ, piano, two pianos, flute, 2002-2025), 22 string quartets (2001-2025), 17 sonatas for different solo instruments with piano (violin, cello, oboe, trombone, etc.), chamber music as Piano Trio (1998), Piano Quartet (2021), Piano Quintet (2003), String Trio (2021), numerous songs for voice and piano, sacred works, e.g. Mass for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra (2002, rev. 2024), and electronic music.  
The stylistic and technical parameters describes the text below:
https://pawelstrzelecki.wixsite.com/music
The author of the crucial, first and original book (used as academic manual and present in many libraries) on "New Romanticism" in Polish music after 1975, containing interview of the author with Krzysztof Penderecki (2022, English Language Edition).
https://www.peterlang.com/document/1282565?fbclid=IwAR1Pm40flHnsqH07OsvXdXwV1ZwLeVLOmfrxkqe3wxL5rsJioluBL-2FQ9M#document-details-anchor
Polish edition (2006):
https://mi.pl/pl/p/Pawel-Strzelecki-Nowy-romantyzm-w-tworczosci-kompozytorow-polskich-po-roku-1975/59

The book was quoted in: Andrea Bohlman: "Musical Solidarities. Political Action and Music in Late Twentieth-Century Poland". Oxford University Press, 2020, pp. 208, 266. The link to the quotation (p. 208):
https://books.google.pl/books?id=uNnBDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA208&dq=bohlman+nowy+romantyzm&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjoyL-x-Lf4AhXOk4sKHUWMChUQ6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=bohlman%20nowy%20romantyzm&f=false

Pawel Strzelecki, Ph.D.

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