Vistula Resonances

Book excerpt: Discover the beauty of Polish music and fables through "Vistula Resonances", an amazing journey through time and space. Travel through the remnants of pre-medieval themes, the majesty of Renaissance and Baroque movements and the patriotism in the Romantic period. Discover postwar Polish music creativity and the changes in the country's musical life in the post-communist period. This book is a tremendously detailed account of how Polish music is not just a mirror of the nation's character, but an active element in its formation. Starting with the eerie anthems of folk songs from prehistoric times, through dance and techno music of today's Poland, "Vistula Resonances" provides the unique opportunity to experience the gradual development of a nation that finds its essence in music. This outstanding compendium is specifically tailored for scholars, interested laymen as well as for anybody eager to discover more about the history of Poland and its music – a true masterpiece, which certainly furthers the understanding and appreciation of its profound subject.