EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 43 MIN
Composer Talks: Niels Rønsholdt
from Szymanowski Radio · host Katedra Kompozycji i Teorii Muzyki, AM Katowice
Niels Rønsholdt in conversation with Bartosz Witkowski (Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice)Website of the composer: http://www.nielsroensholdt.dk (01:00) Collaborations with Polish musicians(04:17) The tradition of contemporary music in Poland(05:59) The most important factor in composition(12:25) Composing as listening(15:46) Inspirations in writing music(19:41) Approach to opera(25:22) On improvisation(29:58) Composition as improvisation(35:38) Improvisation and coordination(38:50) Advice for composers(41:20) Plans for the future---------------This conversation was originally recorded on October 28th, 2025 during the 1st International Congress ‘Improvisation In Art And Everyday Life’. Our podcast features conversations with contemporary composers and other musicians, interchanging, depending on our guests, in Polish or English.Podcast Katedry Kompozycji i Teorii muzyki Akademii Muzycznej im. Karola Szymanowskiego w Katowicach prezentujący rozmowy o muzyce i nie tylko. Zapraszamy!Instagram: @szymanowskiradioStrona podcastu:https://szymanowskiradio.buzzsprout.com***Podcast Katedry Kompozycji i Teorii Muzyki Akademii Muzycznej im. Karola Szymanowskiego w Katowicach prezentujący rozmowy o muzyce i nie tylko. Zapraszamy!Instagram: @szymanowskiradioStrona podcastu: https://szymanowskiradio.buzzsprout.com
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Niels Rønsholdt in conversation with Bartosz Witkowski (Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice) Website of the composer: http://www.nielsroensholdt.dk (01:00) Collaborations with Polish musicians (04:17) The tradition of contemporary music in Poland (05:59) The most important factor in composition (12:25) Composing as listening (15:46) Inspirations in writing music (19:41) Approach to opera (25:22) On improvisation (29:58) Composition as improvisation (35:38) Improvisation and c...
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Composer Talks: Niels Rønsholdt
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