Witold Lutosławski | tl

Witold Lutosławski (IPA: [vitɔlt lutɔswafski]; January 25, 1913, Warsaw, Poland – February 7, 1994, Warsaw) was one of the major European composers of the 20th century, and one of the pre-eminent Polish musicians during his last three decades. During his lifetime, he earned many international awards and prizes, including the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honour. Lutosławski studied piano and composition in Warsaw. His early works—like the music of many 19th- and 20th-century composers—were influenced by Polish folk music. His style demonstrates a wide range of rich atmospheric textures. He began to develop his own characteristic composition techniques...