#Miciński

[azavat]

"O pani konających, nasyć oczy moje."

[yellowmanula]

W pałacu lilii krąży bóg miłości –

złoto – zielony świetlak; nad jeziorem

latają jętki – w wonnem lazurowem

przestworzu, bo jabłoń dziś przyjmuje gości

Tadeusz Miciński, Wodne lilie

[cienieminione]

Tadeusz Miciński

Ananke

Gwiazdy wydały nade mną sąd: — wieczną jest ciemność, wiecznym jest błąd. — Ty, budowniku nadgwiezdnych wież — będziesz się tułał jak dziki zwierz, — zapadnie każdy pod tobą ląd — — wśród ognia zmarzniesz — stlisz się jak lont.

A gwiazdom odparł królewski duch: wam przeznaczono okrężny ruch, mojej wolności dowodem błąd, serce me dźwiga w głębinach ląd. Poszumy płaczą mogilnych drzew, lecz w barce życia płynie mój śpiew. Ja, budowniczy nadgwiezdnych miast, szydzę z rozpaczy gasnących gwiazd.

[nocnitsa]

"Nietota. The Secret Book of the Tatra Mountains" from 1910, by Tadeusz Miciński (1873–1918)

[werewolvesandaccordions]

Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and carries through a colorful soundscape. It was dedicated to the Polish poet Tadeusz Miciński, and it’s possible that the piece was inspired by his poem Noc Majowa, “All the birds pay tribute to me / for today I wed a goddess. / And now we stand by the lake in crimson blossom / in flowing tears of joy, with rapture and fear, / burning in amorous conflagration”. With this in mind, the work could almost be thought of as a poem itself, recreating a sense of wonder at fantasy, and of erotic excitement. That wouldn’t surprise me, as around this time Szymanowski was looking back at Greek mythology and Persian poetry, indulging in the fantasy and eroticism found in both literatures. Because the work is in one long movement, it’s easy to follow along with the few reoccurring melodies even when the music gets cloudy and aroused.

mikrokosmos: Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s…

[dariaandjanelanefanboy]

Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and carries through a colorful soundscape. It was dedicated to the Polish poet Tadeusz Miciński, and it’s possible that the piece was inspired by his poem Noc Majowa, “All the birds pay tribute to me / for today I wed a goddess. / And now we stand by the lake in crimson blossom / in flowing tears of joy, with rapture and fear, / burning in amorous conflagration”. With this in mind, the work could almost be thought of as a poem itself, recreating a sense of wonder at fantasy, and of erotic excitement. That wouldn’t surprise me, as around this time Szymanowski was looking back at Greek mythology and Persian poetry, indulging in the fantasy and eroticism found in both literatures. Because the work is in one long movement, it’s easy to follow along with the few reoccurring melodies even when the music gets cloudy and aroused.

mikrokosmos: Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s…

[tinas-art]

Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and carries through a colorful soundscape. It was dedicated to the Polish poet Tadeusz Miciński, and it’s possible that the piece was inspired by his poem Noc Majowa, “All the birds pay tribute to me / for today I wed a goddess. / And now we stand by the lake in crimson blossom / in flowing tears of joy, with rapture and fear, / burning in amorous conflagration”. With this in mind, the work could almost be thought of as a poem itself, recreating a sense of wonder at fantasy, and of erotic excitement. That wouldn’t surprise me, as around this time Szymanowski was looking back at Greek mythology and Persian poetry, indulging in the fantasy and eroticism found in both literatures. Because the work is in one long movement, it’s easy to follow along with the few reoccurring melodies even when the music gets cloudy and aroused.

mikrokosmos: Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s…

[hushilda]

Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and carries through a colorful soundscape. It was dedicated to the Polish poet Tadeusz Miciński, and it’s possible that the piece was inspired by his poem Noc Majowa, “All the birds pay tribute to me / for today I wed a goddess. / And now we stand by the lake in crimson blossom / in flowing tears of joy, with rapture and fear, / burning in amorous conflagration”. With this in mind, the work could almost be thought of as a poem itself, recreating a sense of wonder at fantasy, and of erotic excitement. That wouldn’t surprise me, as around this time Szymanowski was looking back at Greek mythology and Persian poetry, indulging in the fantasy and eroticism found in both literatures. Because the work is in one long movement, it’s easy to follow along with the few reoccurring melodies even when the music gets cloudy and aroused.

mikrokosmos: Szymanowski – Violin Concerto no.1 Considered to be one of the first “Modern” violin concertos [written in 1916], this piece is a vibrant and lyrical masterpiece of concerto writing that rejects traditional tonality and construction. A work in one large movement, it opens up with a rush of excitement, like the Strovetide Fair of Stravinsky’s…

[baz-writes-sometimes]

Eh, got some spare time to waste.

1 are you named after someone? - No. But my name is a female version of a name my mum wanted for me if I were a boy. It's very short and oftentimes mispronounced.

2 when was the last time you cried? - Over a week or two ago. If I can't remember, it could mean things are getting better. At least I hope so. ❤

3 do you have kids? - Nope. Don't think I'll ever have them, given how shit every single man I know is behaving right now. Don't come near me even with a ten foot pole. 😒

4 do you use sarcasm a lot? - I think so. Depends on who am I talking to. And if I like them or not...

5 what sports do/have you played?

I used to play football (or soccer ⚽️), used to swim okay-ish and now I'm trying my best on rollerskates. 🛼 Yet to do any fancy tricks but I'm trying lol. Also, would love to get back to running and weight lifting. I miss feeling strong. 💪

6 what's the first thing you notice about someone? - How do they treat people around them. The way they speak to those "inferior" to them. Says a lot about their character.

7 scary endings or happy endings? - Do they mutually exclude each other tho?

8 do you have any special talents? - I mean, I can wiggle my ears if that's what you're asking about. 🤣

9 where were you born? - Southern Poland.

10 what are your hobbies? - I used to do traditional art a lot but haven't been doing that in a long time. I try to read again, been getting into Young Poland's poetry of Miciński and Leśmian as of late.

11 do you have any pets? - Yes, I do have a cat. I mean, technically she's my parents' cat but I also pay for her food rn. I want to adopt a pet when I move out, a black kitty perhaps, or even a dog if I could figure my life out.

12 how tall are you? - 159 cm, so it's around 5'2 I think.

13 favourite subject in school? - Biology, hands down. I liked Art a lot too but maybe because I never had any issues with the assignments. 🙈

14 what's your dream job? - I dream of no labour. I wish we could just exist. But I kinda like my current job in healthcare. It's draining and soul consuming but I get some satisfaction out of it so I guess that's good.

15 what colour are your eyes? - Green-ish. With some blue and a little bit of grey mixed in it. Mostly green though.

Whoever wants to join, feel free to.

15 questions for 15 mutuals

❤️ Thanks for the tag, @descendantdragfi, @obscurus-noctem and @fluttereyes  ❤️

1. Are you named after anyone? Not directly, but my mother chosed a name of  a british singer she liked when she was living in UK, years before my birth. The singer was already completely forgotten when I was born though. :p

2. When was the last time you cried? Full tears, I don’t remember, but last week, I had really teary eyes reading a journalist I was follwing on Twitter was dead.

3. Do you have kids? No.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? To me, to life, quite often, though I’m probably more ironic than sarcastic, but  not to others, it can be hurting. Yep, I’m a soft heart. :p

5. What sports do you play/have you played? Gosh, none, I’ve always hated sport (and it’s mutual). I walk and do yoga alone, but I don’t consider that as sports.

6. What’s the first thing you notice about other people? Actually it depends on who are these people, where we are, and why I meet them!

7. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings can quickly run on my nerves, so scary movies (but they can run on my nerves too! :D)

8. Any special talents? Nope, absolutley none. I can’t even move my eyebrows in a funny way or whatever useless talent, so let’s not talk about outstanding ones!

9. Where were you born? Paris, France.

10. What are your hobbies? Huuuuh, would you believe it if I’d say Sims and CC making? :D Also baking and gardening (though that last one is more something I do because I want to eat healthy vegetables, not because I have a passion for gardening). And reading!

11. Do you have any pets? No

12. How tall are you? 1,78 m

13. Fave subject in school? It used to be literature but it would be history nowadays.

14. Dream job? Not needing to work would be my dream life. Then, a dream job? :/ 15. Eye colour? Blue.

Tagging (I tried to pick people who haven’t replied already, sorry if you did in the meanwhile! ;D Also, feel free to ignore, as usual!): @tragicpixel, @treason-and-plot, @tsims, @camisulsul, @nessysims, @grandelama, @eisfee, @pixelbots, @lilidebergerac, @simlicious, @laurademelza, @simsaralove, @kimmiessimmies, @pancakebobs, @theplumdot

[megairea]

Tadeusz Miciński, from Good-bye; Five Centuries of Polish Poetry: 1450-1970 (ed. by Jerzy Peterkiewicz)

[azavat]

Mam dwadzieścia pięć lat

I życie połamane jak patyk.

Co spojrzę wstecz – okropna czarna plama.

Co spojrzę przed się – twardy, zimny głaz.

R. Kostrzewski, KAT - Delirium Tremens, na podstawie twórczości T. Micińskiego.

[yellowmanula]

Własne królestwa rozwaliłam w gruzy, by cię nie straszyć bezmiarem mych mąk - ale się spojrzeć strzeż w lico Meduzy, gdzie z obłąkanych oczu płyną czarne śluzy na gwoździe rąk. W zimnym Tartarze - ja posąg antyczny, z torsem bez kolan i oczyma z dziur - uśmiech na twarzy mojej sardoniczny, a w piersiach źródło miłości mistycznej, jak tęcza z chmur. Tadeusz Miciński, "Meduza" fot. Wanda Wultz

[sollannaart]

Józef Poniatowski’s depiction in “movies”

Part III. On stage. “Polish Thermopylae” (”Termopile polskie”) by Tadeusz Miciński.

Good afternoon, dear all, I am back from my vacation and ready to provide you with the next post. And it will be, again, on the topic of prince Józef depiction on screen and stage. (Because I recalled that except all the movies I wrote before there were also plays where Pepi appeared, and they as well are worth to mention.)

One play, named “Prince Józef Poniatowski”, I already wrote about in one of the movies posts, so this time let me bring to your attention another one, written by Tadeusz Miciński and called “Polish Thermopylae”.

This is one of its promo posters:

(Yes, actors here are in the water!)

And here they are even under the water:

Has your interest been arose enough with it? If yes, welcome under the cut!

So, who are these people, why are they in the water and how is this related to they play?

The man is, of course, prince Józef (played by Marek Cichucki).

The woman... well, her name is Wita and she is a fictional character, a girl Pepi supposedly was in love in his youth. (However, I had to admit, for better understanding one has to read, together with the play, a novel by Miciński called “Wita”, where her character is explored more.)

Water is present there (you may not believe me, but a special pool was placed on stage of the big hall of Teatr Nowy of the city of Łódź, where the play was staged) because almost all actions of the play are events prince Józef is recalling in the latest minutes (or event seconds) of his life, being already deadly wounded and having fallen into the river. And in prologue and epilogue the setting is just the Elster river.

And that is why Wita “accompanies” Pepi till the very end.

(Who are the rest of the women I can’t guess - in the play there were not so many of them - but I think these actresses were necessary to help actors to play in such dangerous conditions as in and under the water.)

Marek Cichucki again (this time, thankfully), not in the water:

Unfortunately, I have not seen this theatrical show with my own eyes (all the screens are found in the Internet), but, I have to admit, the idea of a pool impressed me much. What about you?

PS. But it will be fair to write, that not all the production of this play were so controversial.

This is, for example, prince Józef played by Jerzy Trela in 1986 production of “Stary Teatr im. Heleny Modrzejewskiej” in Warsaw:

(The woman near him is not Wita, but Tamara, also a fictional character).

And these are Wita and Poniatowski (Marian Czerski) from Teatr Polski of Bydgoszcz, production of 1989:

And this is Wiesław Cichy, who played prince Józef in the latest production of the play, which happened in 2014 in Wrocław: 

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find photos of him in make-up (but the reason may be that the production was too modern, with actors playing in  contemporary clothes etc.)

[balladynae]

Oto mej duszy świątynia — z czarnych, jak miłość, marmurów,

—Tadeusz Miciński, Melancolia; W mroku gwiazd, 1902

[fruhlingsnacht]

Inferno

“Skrzył fosforycznie, choć mróz lodowaty ścinał me żyły. I wyciągnął skrzydło i pot uronił na żelazne kraty - syknęły z bólu - i pękły. Straszydło wszponia się we mnie swym wzrokiem bez powiek i szepce: masz mnie - jam twój skryty człowiek.”

-T. Miciński