Rafał Stradomski

Rafał Stradomski (born 13 October 1958, in Warsaw, Poland) - Polish composer of contemporary classical music, pianist, and writer.

He studied composition with professor Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz at the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw. He also holds a degree in oboe. In 1986 he received two awards in composition: the first one, at the 'Young Composers’ Competition', for his Wind Quintet; and, the second one, at the 'G. Fitelberg Competition', for his A tre for a large symphony orchestra. In 1992-93, having been awarded a grant by the French Government, he studied at the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris.

In his compositions, Rafał Stradomski seeks new solutions in the domain of construction rather than new effects in sound. In some works, he employs the serialism or dodecaphonic technique, though not treating them rigoristicall. He draws on the experience of the aleatorism and uses elements of jazz, combining them with different composing techniques, which he has invented (often for the use of a single work). In 1984-2001 he organised concerts (of contemporary music as well) at the Warsaw Music Society. He is also a performing artist; he played old and contemporary music on the oboe and now he plays it on the piano.

Literary works

In 1995 he debuted as a writer. He wrote six books: The Sexual Life of Moomintrolls, The View From a Room Without Windows, Russian Watch or Eternal Love, All President’s Girl-Friends, The President’s Return, The President’s Secret and four theater plays: The Lawn, The Godfather’s son, The Dolt and The Contrabassoonist.

Musical works

Recordings

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