Zbigniew Preisner

The Profile

Zbigniew Preisner (born 20 May 1955 in Bielsko-Biała) is a Polish composer best known for his film scores and contemporary classical works, notably collaborations with director Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Born 20 May 1955 in Bielsko-Biała; birth name Zbigniew Kowalski. Widely known for film soundtracks including the Three Colours trilogy, Dekalog and La Double Vie de Véronique. Composer of Requiem for My Friend. Noted for orchestral, choral and soprano textures in his scores.

DeBaser houses a first-hand enthusiastic review praising Preisner's 1995 album Preisner's Music. The reviewer highlights his film-score work, lush orchestration and soprano-led pieces. Preisner is presented as a major contemporary Polish composer known for cinematic soundtracks.