Piosenki dla dzieci Witolda Lutosławskiego - marginalizowany obszar twórczości

Abstract

Major works with the participation of the symphonic orchestra especially from the last period of the creative activity becomes the subject of different analyzes of artistic output of Witold Lutosławski. However, the talent of the most celebrated Polish composer - besides Chopin and Szymanowski - became visible also in the incomparably minor works created in circumstances of difficult times for living and creating. The author reminding of these conditions, presents the songs for the children by Witold Lutosławski (over 40) which are currently somewhat forgotten, emphasizes their universal artistic and educational value. The author also quotes the words of the composer himself who was deeply convinced of the meaning and need of this type of creativity.