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Bagpipe player portland6/18/2023 ![]() 'The Greater Polish bagpipes, Mikolaj Wozniak's main instrument' Piotr Baczewski/Muzyka Zakorzeniona The series features the Galician (Spanish), Belarussian, Medieval and Scottish Highland bagpipes and culminates in a film about the Wielkopolska bagpipes which are Mikołaj Wozniak’s main instrument. (Mikolaj Wozniak with his band Huskarl ) The project, entitled ‘The Bagpiper’s Column’ is a collection of 13 short historical and musical films created by Mikołaj Wozniak from Gniezno in which he and other musicians, frequently dress in medieval clothes, re-enact traditional songs from Poland on original, old instruments and tell the history behind them. Over 20 unique old instruments, crafted by nine traditional instrument makers, are featured in the films, including some of the oldest instruments in the world such as the Shawm and Jaw Harp as well as the hurdy-gurdy, recorder, lute, medieval drum and different varieties of bagpipes, which have been part of the European musical tradition for 2000 years. “The songs in the films originate from medieval times, the renaissance and folk collections.” Over 20 unique old instruments, crafted by nine traditional instrument makers, are featured in the films, including some of the oldest instruments in the world. “Re-creating the music was possible due to historical sources: musical notes, iconography, books, pictures and publications written by enthusiasts and researchers. Wozniak told TFN: “The Bagpiper’s Column’ offers audiences an opportunity to hear old music from 500, 600 and as far back as 700 years ago. Wozniak told TFN: “The Bagpiper’s Column came about because I wanted to fill the gap left by the workshops and performances with my band which I did before Covid-19 and which I suddenly couldn’t do.” Piotr Baczewski/Muzyka Zakorzeniona ![]() The project, entitled ‘The Bagpiper’s Column’ is a collection of 13 short historical and musical films created by Mikołaj Wozniak from Gniezno in which he and other musicians, frequently dress in medieval clothes, re-enact traditional songs from Poland on original, old instruments and tell the history behind them. Mikołaj Wozniak hopes to raise public awareness of Poland’s historical musical traditions.Ī traditional bagpipe player and history enthusiast is encouraging Poles to go back to their country’s musical roots through a series of short films which tell the story of old Polish music through its instruments, songs and historical anecdotes.
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