Wacław "Wacek" Kisielewski (12 February 1943 – 12 July 1986) was a Polish pianist. He was the son of Polish politician Stefan Kisielewski, and one half of the pianist duo Marek i Wacek (Marek and Wacek) with Marek Tomaszewski. He made arrangements of classical and modern music, and played concerts in many countries worldwide.[1][2]
Wacław Kisielewski | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Wacław Kisielewski |
Born | Warsaw, General Government | 12 February 1943
Died | 12 July 1986 Wyszków, Poland | (aged 43)
Genres | Classical, jazz |
Occupation | Pianist |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1963–1986 |
Formerly of | Marek and Wacek, Marek Tomaszewski |
Waclaw died in a car accident in Wyszków and was buried in the Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw on 17 July 1986. The funeral mass in the Church of Saint Cross Piaseczno was attended by a huge crowd. The representatives of EMI and Yamaha were present, among others.[1]
Discography
editWith Marek and Wacek
editLong plays
edit- 1966 – Ballade pour deux pianos Barclay
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970 – Marek & Vacek: Classical and Pop Pianos (Polydor)
- 1971 – Marek & Vacek: Stargala, Vol. 1-2 (Polydor)
- 1972 – Marek & Vacek: Concert Hits (Electrola)
- 1973
- 1974 – Marek und Vacek Live: Vol. 1-2 (Electrola)
- 1976 – Marek und Vacek: Spectrum (Electrola)
- 1977 – Marek & Vacek: Wiener Walzer (Electrola)
- 1978 – Marek und Vacek: Das Programm (Polydor)
- 1979
- 1980 – Marek & Vacek: Mondscheinsonate (Polydor)
- 1981
- 1982 – Die Marek und Vacek Story 1962-1982, Vol. 1-2 (Prisma)
- 1984
- 1987 – Marek & Vacek: The Last Concert, Vol. 1-2 (Pronit)
Compact discs
edit- 1994 – Kisielewski - Tomaszewski: Play Favourite Melodies (Muza)
- 2001 – Niepokonani: Marek & Vacek Live (Polskie Radio/Universal Music Polska)
- 2002 – Prząśniczka (Pomaton/EMI)
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1973 | Pariser Nächte | Himself (with Marek Tomaszewski as Marek und Vacek) |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1971 | Drei mal neun | Himself (with Marek Tomaszewski as Marek und Vacek) |
1 episode (1 July 1971) |
Von uns für Sie | 1 episode (31 December 1971) | ||
1974 | Die Drehscheibe | 1 episode (28 October 1974) | |
1975 | Musik ist Trumpf | 1 episode (13 September 1975) | |
1978 | Die Montagsmaler | Episode: "ZDF gegen ARD - Silvesterparty gegen MOT" (10 January 1978) | |
1984 | Na sowas! | Season 4, Episode 3 (17 October 1984) |
References
edit- ^ a b Lucjan Kydryński, "Marek i Wacek: historia prawdziwa ", 1990, ISBN 83-7003-635-X, Pomorze Publishers, 166pp
- ^ Marek i Wacek at discogs
External links
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