Pierwiastki gregoriańskie w twórczości Vincenta d’Indy

Abstract

The article, written on the occasion of the 160th birthday and the 80th anniversary of death of Vincent d’Indy, a little known French composer (1851-1931), contains a short biography and a discussion of his religious works. V. d’Indy did not compose many works ‒ the list comprises just over a hundred pieces, from which around one fifth are religious compositions, including liturgical ones. V. d’Indy often used Gregorian chant melodies in his compositions, including those written for the stage (e.g. Fervaal, L ’Etranger). The most conspicuous example here is the drama La légende de Saint Christophe which abounds in Gregorian motifs. The beauty of V. d’Indy’s music is in the background today because of his political and religious convictions as well as his esthetic views. And even though he ultimately fell victim to his own conservatism, he remained faithful to his artistic ideas until death.