#11poland11

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Myślę, że warto reaktywować ten blog, przynajmniej na małe ankiety od czasu do czasu, a kiedy będzie lepsza okazja niż dzisiaj, także

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[pol-ski]

Happy Independence Day, Poland! 🇵🇱

[ewa-jednak-chce-spac]

Ignacy Krasicki - Hymn do miłości Ojczyzny (Hymn to the Love of the Country)

Święta miłości kochanej ojczyzny, (O sacred love of the beloved Country,) Czują cię tylko umysły poczciwe! (Only minds good and true can experience you!) Dla ciebie zjadłe smakują trucizny, (Consumed for thee, rank poisons be savory;) Dla ciebie więzy, pęta niezelżywe. (Worn for thee, chains and fetters be no abuse.) Kształcisz kalectwo przez chwalebne blizny, (Thou embellish cripples with scars of glory;) Gnieździsz w umyśle rozkoszy prawdziwe, (In the mind, thou dost nestle pleasures most true.) Byle cię można wspomóc, byle wspierać, (Might one, to thy succor, endeavor to fly,) Nie żal żyć w nędzy, nie żal i umierać. ('Twere nothing to live poor, 'twere nothing to die.)

—Translated by Christopher Kasparek

"O Sacred Love of the Beloved Country" (Polish: Święta miłości kochanej ojczyzny), also known as "Hymn to the Love of the Country" (Hymn do miłości ojczyzny), is a patriotic poem by the Polish Enlightenment author and poet, Ignacy Krasicki, published in 1774.

It became one of Poland's national anthems.

Ignacy Krasicki (1735–1801) was the leading literary representative of the Polish Enlightenment—a prose writer and poet highly esteemed by his contemporaries, who admired his works for their plots, wit, imagination and fluid style.

Krasicki read his poem, "O Sacred Love," at a Thursday Dinner hosted by King Stanisław August Poniatowski. The poet published it in 1774 in Zabawy Przyjemne i Pożyteczne (Pastimes Pleasant and Profitable). It subsequently became part of song 9 of his 1775 mock-heroic poem, "Myszeida" (The Mouseiad).

Popular during the Enlightenment, Krasicki's patriotic poem became the anthem of the Warsaw Corps of Cadets. It has gone through many translations, including three into French. (source: Wikipedia)

[littlearthquake]

It’s the polish independence day and i’d like to bring up some iconic interwar actress that are often overlooked/forgotten 🇵🇱

[redhatmeg]

This year we went to space!

Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewiski became the second Pole is space and gave following speech after the successful launch of Crew Dragon:

"Dear Polish women and men, today we are taking a huge step towards the technological future of Poland. Poland based on science, knowledge and vision. Let this mission be the beginning of an era in which our courage and tenacity shape modern Poland. For us and for future generations. Space has always united people. Today I am taking a part of each of you from Earth - our strength, our hope, our trust. I am not alone in space. I represent us all. I thank you with all my heart for your trust. Space for everyone."

[the-names-salomea]

Polish music - because it’s not only Chopin [LONG POST]

As it’s Polish Independence Day (11.11) and @redhatmeg​ came up with the idea of celebrating it by posting about Poland/Polish people, I decided to make a post about notable Polish composers, adding links to their most famous pieces.

- Stanisław Moniuszko (1819 - 1872)

Known as ‘the father of Polish national opera’, one of the best composers of Polish romanticism. His work is characterized by usage of Polish texts and inspiration from Polish folk. His most notable work include operas such as Halka, Straszny dwór and over 300 songs compiled in Śpiewnik Domowy.

Prząśniczka

Mazur from Halka

Mazur from Straszny Dwór

- Maria Szymanowska (1789 - 1831)

One of the first female composers in European history. Wrote over 100 piano pieces, including polonaise and nocturnes, preceeding Chopin. Toured extensively through Europe, inspiring other artists (Beethoven, Cherubini and Goethe dedicated pieces to her). Her salon in St. Petersburg was visited by prominent musicians, writers and painters of her time.

Nocturne in B flat Major

Świtezianka (based on Adam Mickiewicz’s work)

Polonaise in F Minor

- Michał Kleofas Ogiński (1765 - 1833)

Not only a composer, but also a diplomat and a politician. He took part in Kościuszko Uprising, Napoleonic War (he dedicated his only opera to him) and as a Russian senator he fruitlessly tried to convince tsar to reconstute Commonwealth.

Polonaise Pożegnanie z Ojczyzną

- Henryk Wieniawski (1835 - 1880)

Regarded as one of the greatest violinists in history, often called ‘a poet of violin’. He started composing his first pieces at the age of 13. His Violin Concerto No. 2  is second most-played violin pieces (after Paganini).

Scherzo-Tarantelle, op. 16

Violin Concerto No. 2

Polonaise de concert No. 1 in D major, Op. 4

- Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860 - 1941)

Another composer - politician - not only did he convince Woodrow Wilson to add creating Polish independent State to his Fourteen Points, but also became Prime Minister of Poland. Had charisma he used both in politics and when giving concerts in Europe and the USA.

Menuet

Symphony in B Minor Polonia

Fragment from Manru, his only opera

- Karol Szymanowski (1882 - 1937)

Famous composer of the Young Poland period, exponent of Polish colourism. Being raised by Romantic music, he later got inspired by the Orient and Antique, and in his third period is characterized by using Polish folklore, in particular from Podhale. He was openly gay - one of his partner was a writer Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, who wrote libretto to one of Szymanowski’s operas King Roger.  

Roxana’s aria from King Roger

Stabat Mater

Taniec zbójnicki from Harnasie

- Witold Lutosławski (1913 - 1994)

Regarded as one of the most greatest composers since Chopin. Known for his unconventional approach to music and using folklore as a natural reaction to ban on Polish culture under German occupation.

Musique funèbre

Five Songs

- Krzysztof Penderecki (1933 - 2020)

Avangarde composer, one of the follower of sonosim. His music often arouse uneasy feeling in a listener, like in his Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima. His music was used to movies such as The Exorcist, Kubrick’s The Shining or Wajda’s Katyń.

Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima

St Luke Passion

Lacrimosa from Polish Requiem

- Wojciech Kilar (1932 - 2013)

If you’ve ever watched Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Pianist, Ziemia Obiecana/The Promised Land or Trędowata, you’ve heard his music.

Waltz from Trędowata

Vampire Hunters from Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Orgia from Ziemia Obiecana/The Promised Land

[drzewobojczyni]

Slice of Sea on Steam

Slice of Sea is a peaceful adventure and puzzle game. You play as Seaweed, a sea creature clearly out of their element. Explore desolate world of dust, all hand-drawn on paper in unique art style. Collect items, solve puzzles and lead Seaweed back home to the sea.

It’s the anniversary of this gem being released!

Also Poland’s Independence day, but that’s not as important

[mynawyspie]

''Paderewski bowiem gotów jest rzucić na szalę przyszłości Polski nie tylko swoją fortunę, ale i samego siebie. On żyje tylko Polską i dla Polski. Dla niej gotów jest poświęcić całą swoją przyszłość, cały swój majątek. 'Niczego nie pragnę – mówił - tylko tego, aby moje zdrowie i mój majątek, jaki zebrałem, wystarczyły do dożycia chwili, w której się przekonam, że dopomogłem do uratowania Polski i postawienia Jej na należytym szczeblu wśród narodów świata. Niech zostanę wówczas bez centa. Wystarczy mi, gdy Polskę szczęśliwą oglądać będę'.''

- J.F. Smulski o I.J. Paderewskim