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Symphony No. 5 (Kilar)

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Symphony No. 5
Adwentowa
by Wojciech Kilar
The composer in 2006
Composed2007
DedicationSilesian Philharmonic
Performed16 November 2007 (2007-11-16): Katowice
Duration41:49
MovementsFour
Premiere
ConductorMirosław Jacek Błaszczyk

The Symphony No. 5 also known as the Advent Symphony (Polish: V Symfonia „Adwentowa”) is a symphony in four movements by Wojciech Kilar.

The 5th Symphony was commissioned by the Silesian Philharmonic based in Katowice. When composing, the author referred to the musical tradition of Silesia. Two melodies sung in this area during Advent were introduced to the score: Catholic Polish Jezu, Jezu do mnie przyjdź and Protestant German Herr, send herab uns deinen Sohn. The theme of the liturgical cry in Latin also returns in the symphony: Veni, Domine Iesu!. The work was completed in 2007. In the first and fourth movements, the composer introduced a choir. The world premiere took place in Katowice on November 16, 2007. The orchestra of Silesian Philharmonic was conducted by Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk.[1][2]

Titles of parts of a work:

  • 1. Larghetto meditativo
  • 2. Largo religiosamente
  • 3. Andante solennemente
  • 4. Largo supplichevolmente

References

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  1. ^ "V Symfonia "Adwentowa"". ninateka.pl. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Wojciech Kilar. V Symfonia" (in Polish). pwm.com.pl. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
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