Aleksander TansmanAleksander Tansman 11.06.1897 Łódź : 15.11.1986 Paris #emigration #folkloric-national threads #Jewish threads #exoticism #voice #jazz #symphonism #virtuosityOne of the most frequently played Polish-composers in the world in the 20th century, Aleksander Tansman was a friend of Stravinsky and habitué of the Paris salons. His music is characterized by elegance of form, a strong motoric element, expanded tonality and ‘bridge’ form. In the dispute between the avant-garde and the forces of reaction, he was situated decisively on the side of Polish, Jewish and Neoclassical tradition.