Chronological list of works
1942
Study for piano
1943
Prelude for piano
Two Mazurkas for piano
1945
À la polonaise for piano
1946
Concertino for piano and orchestra
I. Allegro molto e con fuoco, II. Intermezzo. Andante espressivo, III. Rondo. Allegro vivace
Two songs to words by Wierzyński for voice (soprano or tenor) and piano
1947
Symphonic Scherzo for orchestra
Music for documentary The Mine, dir. Natalia Brzozowska
1948
Triptych for chamber orchestra
I. Toccata. Allegro molto vivace, II. Interludium quasi una fantasia. Andante grazioso, III. Fuga. Lento ma non troppo
Music for documentary Szlembark, dir. Tadeusz Makarczyński
1949
10 Variations with Fugue on an Original Theme for piano
Five Dwarfs, children’s suite for piano
I. Polka, II. Lullaby, III. Mazurka, IV. Waltz, V. March
Sonatina for piano
I. Allegro molto vivace, II. Moderato, semplice ed espressivo (in modo d'una canzona rustica), III. Presto con bravura
Three Kurpie Melodies for sopranos, tenors and 16 instruments
I. Już się rozzidniwo, II. Oj, siano, siano, III. U jeziorecka
Four Folk Dances for small orchestra
I. Przodek (from Szamotuły), II. Jacok (from Suchodoł), III. Krzyżak (from Suchodoł), IV. Zawiślak (from Machów)
Devil’s Ravine – film music, dir. Tadeusz Kański
1950
Three Etudes for orchestra
Romantic Concerto for piano and orchestra
I. Allegro molto ritimico, II. Lento delicatamente e cantabile, III. Allegro vivace
Symphonic Pictures for orchestra
I. Procession, II. Landscape, III. Play
Tractor Drivers’ Song for voice and piano
1951
Three Songs for mixed choir a cappella
I. Wedding, II. Love, III. Shepherd
A Warsaw Bricklayer, cantata for solo baritone, choir and orchestra
I. Hard hands, II. Night on the Krasinikis' Square, III. Daily march
Mazovia, chamber cantata for solo soprano and tenor, small choir of sopranos and tenors and small orchestra
I. Largo, molto cantabile, II. Moderatissimo, in modo d'una canzona rustica, III. Lento assai, rubato e delicatemente, IV. Molto tranquillo, V. Larghetto, dolce e semplice
Song of Peace for voice and piano
Wojak i dziewczyna, suite for mixed choir a cappella
1952
Symphony No. 1
I. Maestoso (quasi una fantasia) - Allegro, II. Scherzo, III. Espressivo, IV. Appassionato
Suite of Preludes na fortepian
I. Animato, II. Affettuoso, III. Agitato, IV. Teneramente, V. Veloce, VI. Capriccioso, VII. Furioso
Chopin's Youth – film music, dir. Aleksander Ford
1952–53
Concerto for trombone and orchestra
I. Lento espressivo, molto rubato – Allegro, II. Largo, molto cantabile, III. Allegretto grazioso, IV. Allegro
1953
Symphony No. 2 – Symphony of Song for mixed choir and orchestra (1st version)
I. Esposizione, II. Arioso, III. Scherzo, IV. Quasi variazioni, V. Finale
Dwarfs, miniatures for children for piano
I. Krakowiak, II. Kujawiak, III. Mazurka, IV. Song, V. Waltz, VI. Lullaby, VII. Oberek
Suite for four trombones
I. Intrada, II. Canone, III. Interludium, IV. Corale, V. Intermezzo, VI. Arietta, VII, Toccatina
Dance minitaures for piano
I. Vivace, ma non troppo, II. Vivo e risoluto, III. Allegretto, con leggierezza, IV. Molto vivace
A Rowan Tree Song for voice and piano
Under the Seventh Heaven for voice and piano
A Pilot’s Heart for voice and piano
The Five from Barska Street – film music, dir. Aleksander Ford
1954
Sonatina for trombone and piano
I. Allegro, II. Andante molto sostenuto, III. Allegro vivace
Dance for clarinet and piano
Opole Suite for mixed choir a cappella
I. Quite live, II. Very moderate, III. Live, rhythmically, IV. Slowly, lyrically, V. Very live, gaily
Sobótka Songs, suite for mixed choir a cappella
I. Merrily, rhythmically, II. Slowly, quietly, III. Live, vigorously, IV. Humorously, light, not too quickly, V. Rhythmically, cheerfully
A Garland for voice and piano
Kasia for voice and piano
A Chauffeur Song for voice and piano
Through a Forest for voice and piano
1955
Sonata for piano
I. Inquietamente, II. Veloce, III. Elegiaco, IV. Barbaro
Song of the Homeland for voice and piano
Song of Youth for voice and piano
Two Loves for voice and piano
1956
Sinfonietta per due orchestre d'archi
I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Vivace
Heart of the Night, song cycle for baritone and orchestra, words by K. I. Gałczyński
I. Night, II. An Epistle for Lovers, III. Meeting Mother, IV. Sleigh, V. Moon
Warsaw Mermaid – film music, dir. Tadeusz Makarczyński
1957
Eyes of the Air, song cycle for soprano and piano, words by J. Przyboś
I. Meeting, II. Lilac, III. A passing moment, IV. The Path, V. Evening
1957–58
Musica concertante for chamber orchestra
I. crotchet ca. 84, II. dotted crotchet ca. 72, III. crotchet ca. 60, IV. quaver ca. 192, V. crotchet ca. 48, VI. dotted crotchet ca. 80, VII. crotchet ca. 72
1958
Symphony No. 2 – Symphony of Song for soprano, baritone, mixed choir and orchestra (2nd version)
I. Arioso, II. Scherzo, III. Quasi variazioni, IV. Finale
Heart of the Night for baritone and piano (2nd version)
Eighth Day of the Week – film music, dir. Aleksander Ford
1958–59
Episodes for strings and three groups of percussion
I. Proiezioni, II. Movimenti, III. Migrazioni, IV. Incontri
1959
Improvisations for recorder quartet
I. Vivo ed energico, II. Leggiero e grazioso, III. Intimo e dolce, IV. Presto e robusto, V. Largo e maliconico, VI. Brioso e ritmico
Music for the documentary A Short Documentary from the Pole, dir. Jarosław Brzozowski
1960
Eyes of the Air for soprano and orchestra (2nd version)
The Teutonic Knights – film music, dir. Aleksander Ford
Music for the documentary From the Prehistory of Poland, dir. Edward Czurko
1960–61
Segmenti for orchestra
1961
Against the Gods – film music, dir. Hubert Drapella
1962
The Other Shore – film music, dir. Zbigniew Kuźmiński
1962–63
A piacere for piano
1963
The White Trail – film music, dir. Jarosław Brzozowski and Andrzej Wróbel
1963–64
Symphonic Frescoes for orchestra
I. half note ca. 35, II. half note ca. 78, III. crotchet ca. 120
1964
The First Day of Freedom – film music, dir. Aleksander Ford
The End of Our World – film music, dir. Wanda Jakubowska
1965
Hotline – film music, dir. Wanda Jakubowska
1965–66
Continuum, sextet for percussion instruments
1966
Niobe. Music to extracts from a poem by Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński for two reciters, mixed choir and orchestra
I. Recitativo, II. Invocazione, III. Lamento, IV. Antifona
1967
Forte e piano, music for two pianos and orchestra
Music for animation A Horse, dir. Witold Giersz
1968–69
Poems, song cycle for soprano and chamber orchestra, words by T. Różewicz
I. I sold fruit, II. The light in the garden pavilion, III. At night, IV. A Rustle
1968–70
Dramatic Story for orchestra
1970
Swinging Music for clarinet, trombone, cello (or double bass) and piano
Music for animation A Magnificent March, dir. Witold Giersz
1970–71
Fantasmagoria for piano and percussion
1971–72
Fantasia elegiaca for organ and orchestra
1973
Impromptu fantasque for six recorders, three or six mandolins, three or six guitars, two percussions (15 instruments) and piano
1973–77
Ad libitum. Five pieces for orchestra
I. A–F, II. A–E, III. A–G, IV. A–E, V. A–H
1974
Concerto alla cadenza per flauto a becco e orchestra
Sonatina for trombone and orchestra (version of Sonatina for trombone and piano)
I. Allegro, II. Andante molto sostenuto, III. Allegro vivace
The Deluge – film music, dir. Jerzy Hoffman
1975–76
Arrangements for 1–4 recorders
1976–78
Pianophonie for piano, electronic sound transformation and orchestra