JAN KRZYWICKI
JAN KRZYWICKI
b. April 15, 1948, Philadelphia, PA
Called "superbly crafted", "touching", "poignant", "captivating", "atmospheric", and "profound" by critics, the music of Jan Krzywicki has achieved wide recognition through performances by ensembles such as the Colorado Quartet, the Chestnut Brass Company, the Pennsylvania Ballet, Network for New Music, Alea III, and others. His music has also been heard throughout the United States, in Europe, South America and Asia, at various music conferences and on national public radio. Commissions from prestigious performers and organizations such as the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, The Music Group, Orchestra 2001,the Mendelssohn Club, among others, have led to awards from The Aaron Copland Fund, ASCAP and Meet the Composer awards, as well as a prestigious Pew Fellowship in the Arts, and a Rockefeller Foundation grant. His work scan be heard on the Albany, Capstone, North/South, and De Haske labels.
A native of Philadelphia, Krzywicki studied with Joseph Castaldo, with Vincent Persichetti at the Juilliard School, with Nadia Boulanger at the Ecole de Beaux Arts Americaines, with Darius Milhaud at the Aspen Music School, and with Edward Mattila and John Pozdro at the University of Kansas.
Krzywicki is also active as a conductor and educator. As conductor for the contemporary ensemble Network for New Music, Krzywicki has led a large number of local and world premieres. Since 1987 he has been a member of the music theory department at Temple University, while also guest lecturing at various universities. |
 | 1999: Aaron Copland Fund | | 1997: American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers (ASCAP) Standard Award | | 1996: American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers (ASCAP) Standard Award | | 1996: Meet the Composer Grant | | 1996: Pew Fellowship in the Arts | | 1992: Meet the Composer Grant | | Rockefeller Foundation grant |
Prelude, Fugue and Chorale for Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1998) -- 14'
Picc. 4Fl. (2 also Picc.) 2 Ob. E.H. 3 Bsn. (1 also Cbsn.) EbCl. 4Cl. B.Cl. SATB Sax (4) 6 Tpt. 4 Hn. 2Tbn. B.Tbn. Euph. Tuba Hp. (amplified) Pno.(amplified)/Cel. 6 Perc.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Composed for the Temple University Symphonic Winds.
Premiere Information: Temple University Symphonic Winds, Arthur Chodoroff, conducting, Tomlinson Theater, Temple University,
Philadelphia PA, February 28, 1999.
Available Separately:Full Score - Study (#416-41199)
Deploration for Brass Quintet (1988) -- 9'
2Tpt., Hn., Tbn., Tuba
Published: #114-41022
Commission Information: Written for Chestnut Brass Company
Premiere Information: Chestnut Brass Company, First Presbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia PA, November 7, 1988.
Additional Information: Dedicated to the memory of composer Vincent Persichetti (1915-87).
• Recordings
Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-41022P)
Full Score - Study (#114-41022S)
Les Ondes Rondeau (Francois Couperin arrangement)
for mixed brass ensemble
Published: #114-40389
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (1994) -- 15'
Published: #534-03026
Commission Information: Terry Everson
Premiere Information: International Trumpet Guild Competition, Terry Everson, trumpet
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Variations on a Hymn of Persichetti for Brass Quintet (1989) -- 17'
Published: #114-40636
Commission Information: Written for Chestnut Brass Company
Premiere Information: Chestnut Brass Company, First Presbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia PA, November 27, 1989
Additional Information: Variations on a hymn, "Round Me Falls the Night," by Vincent Persichetti
Movements:
• 1. Hymn paraphrase (Religioso e dolce)
• 2. Chorale prelude (Scorrevole)
• 3. Scherzo (Allegretto)
• 4. Fantasia (Andante, quasi fantasia, liberamente)
• 5. Pastorale (Grazioso)
• 6. Carillon (Moderato)
• 7. Song (Andante sostenuto e cantabile)
• 8. Fugue (Allegro marcato)
• 9. Hymn with descant (Sostenuto)
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Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-40636P)
Full Score - Study (#114-40636S)
A Precipice Garden Cantata for Soprano Solo, Mixed Chorus and Chamber Orchestra (1997) -- 22'
Solo Sop.; Chorus. Fl(Picc., A.Fl.) Cl. Hn. 2Perc. Hp. Pan. Str.
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Commission Information: Music Group of Philadelphia
Premiere Information: The Music Group of Philadelphia, Sean Deibler conducting, Lang Concert Hall, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA, May 17, 1997 and Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany, 330 South 13th Street, Philadelphia PA, May 15, 1997.
Additional Information: Texts by James DePriest, from "This Precipice Garden" (1986) and "The Distant Siren" (1989).
Movements:
• 1. Now was
• 2. The days run
• 3. A threshhold lowered
Available Separately:Full Score - Study (#416-41200S)
Dirge in Woods for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano (1997) -- 4'30"
Published: #111-40184
Commission Information: Written for the AIDS Quilt Songbook, and Orchestra 2001
Premiere Information: Orchestra 2001, Barbara Ann Martin, soprano, Marc-Antonio Barone, piano, Philadelphia Orchestra Rehearsal hall, Philadelphia PA, June 1, 1997
Additional Information: Text by George Meredith.
Fable for Baritone Sax and Piano (2000) -- 10'
Commission Information: Written for Matthew Sexauer.
Premiere Information: Matthew Sexauer, baritone saxophone, Ludmila Savenkova-Krasin, piano;
Bezanson Recital Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, November 17, 2000.
Additional Information: Published: #494-02789
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Fantasia for Two Guitars (1992) -- 7'
Published: #114-40785
Commission Information: Written for the Newman-Ghezzi Guitar duo.
Premiere Information: Newman-Ghezzi Duo, Muhlenberg College, November 20, 1992.
Available Separately:Full Score - Study (#114-40785S)
Four Songs After Rexroth for Mezzo-soprano and Piano (1995) -- 19'
Published: #111-40160
Premiere Information: Susan Rheingans, mezzo-soprano; Susan Nowicki, piano; Philadelphia Art Alliance, South 18th Street, Philadelphia PA, March 18, 1998
Additional Information: Duo transcription of version for Mezzo-soprano, Harp, Piano and Percussion.
Four Songs After Rexroth for Mezzo-soprano, Harp, Piano and Percussion (1995) -- 19'
Published: #111-40159
Commission Information: Network for New Music
Premiere Information: Network for New Music, Nichols Music Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ, April 16, 1996; Misoon Ghim, mezzo-soprano; Susan Nowicki, piano; Anthony Orlando, percussion; Elizabeth Hainen, harp; Jan Krzywicki, conductor
Additional Information: Movements performed without pause.
Dedicated to Harold and Mildred Parker.
Also available for Mezzo-soprano and Piano.
Movements:
• 1. Star and Crescent
• 2. A Ringing Bell
• 3. Deep Night
• 4. The Fall of Ch'ou
• Recordings
Available Separately:Set of parts (#111-40159P)
Full Score - Study (#111-40159S)
Four Songs on Texts of Li Po for Soprano and Piano (1966) -- 7'
Published: #111-40188
Premiere Information: Christina Ashewr, soprano; Jan Krzywicki, piano; Juilliard School for Music,
New York NY, December 1966.
Additional Information: Translations by Shigeyoshi Obata.
Movements:
• 1. The Tears of Banishment
• 2. On a Quiet Night
• 3. Lines
• 4. The Night of Sorrow
Lute Music for SATB Chorus, Harp, Celesta, Piano and Organ (1995) -- 14'
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia.
Premiere Information: The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Alan Harler conductor; Valley Forge Military Academy, Valley Forge PA, December 9, 1995.
Nocturne II for Soprano, Vibraphone, Harp and Piano (1987) -- 6'
Published: #111-40149
Premiere Information: Settlement Contemporary Players, Robert Capanna, conducting; Settlement Music School, Queen St.,
Philadelphia PA.
Additional Information: Transcription of version for Soprano and Four Guitars.
Dedicated to Robert Capanna and the Settlement Contemporary Players.
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• Reviews
Available Separately:Full Score - Study (#111-40149S)
String Quartet (1993-1994) -- 27'
Published: #114-40784
Commission Information: By Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, for the Colorado Quartet
Premiere Information: Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Philadelphia Convention Center Auditorium, Colorado Quartet, December 2, 1994
• Recordings
• Reviews
Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-40784P)
Full Score - Study (#114-40784S)
Concertino for Oboe, Trumpet, Harp and String Orchestra (1999) -- 22'
Ob., Tpt. (Picc.Tpt); Perc.; Hp.; Str.
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Commission Information: Orchestra 2001
Premiere Information: Orchestra 2001, James Freeman conducting; Barbara Prugh, trumpets, Dorothy Freeman, oboes; Lang Concert Hall, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA, February 19, 2000
Additional Information: Score only.
Movements played without pause.
Movements:
• 1. Urgently
• 2. Suspended
• 3. Capriccioso
Dithyramb for String Orchestra (1997) -- 9'
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Greenwood Music Camp, Cummington, MA
Premiere Information: Greenwood String Orchestra, Frederick Cohen conducting; Smith College, Northhampton, MA, August 3, 1997
Available Separately:Full Score - Study (#416-41201S)
North/South Recordings N/S R 1012: Postcards
Glenn Steele, vibraphone, Mary Ann Coppa, harp, Heather Dials, soprano, and Susan Nowicki, piano, Jan Krzywicki, conductor.
Albany Records TROY337: Chamber Music of Jan Krzywicki
Emily Golden, mezzo, Elizabeth Hainen, harp, Susan Nowicki, piano, Anthony Orlando, percussion, Jan Krzywicki, conductor
| Fable for Baritone Sax and Piano |
"...a highly expressive language…"-American Record Guide"...strong music....that aspires to profound humanistic utterance…"-Fanfare
"...an unsettling landscape...singular sound and intriguing atmosphere."-Chamber Music America
"…superbly crafted…"-Philadelphia Inquirer
"…music that is dark, rich and fraught with significance…"-Philadephia Welcomat"…music of considerable beauty…"-Philadelphia Inquirer"…passionately eloquent music…"-Philadephia Welcomat
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