Zbigniew Preisner - a podcast by BBC Radio 3

Zbigniew Preisner first came to international attention through his collaboration with the great Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski, for films such as the Dekalog series, The Double Life of Veronique and the critically acclaimed Three Colours Trilogy. In a week which has seen the release of Preisner's latest soundtrack, for the Norwegian short, 'Mother Didn't Know', Matthew explores his philosophy about writing music for film. He looks back on Preisner's early career in music, his work with Kieslowski and with directors such as Agnieska Holland and Louis Malle, his feelings about Hollywood and the vast body of music he’s produced for international cinema since Kieslowski's death in 1990.

The programme features music from Dakalog, The Double Life of Veronique, Three Colours Blue, A Requiem For My Friend, The Queen Of Spain, The Secret Garden, Damage, Between Strangers, Woman of Berlin, Valley Of Shadows, All About Love, The Beautiful Country, Aberdeen, Forgotten We'll Be, and Mother Didn't Know.

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