Category: Discography

Wartime Music by Sinfonia Varsovia

39’45 – Sinfonia Varsovia Witold Lutosławski: Wariacje symfoniczne na orkiestrę(1938). Aleksander Tansman: Rapsodia polska (1940). Karol Rathaus: Muzyka na smyczki (1941). Andrzej Panufnik: Uwertura tragiczna (1942) Sinfonia Varsovia with Renato Rivolta- cond. and Jerzy Maksymiuk – cond. Warner Music Classics 0190295917517 (17 Mar 2017) From the Warner Music Classics website: 39’45: breathtaking performances of the renowned Sinfonia Varsovia recorded under the baton of Jerzy Maksymiuk…Continue Reading Wartime Music by Sinfonia Varsovia

Young Virtuosos Commemorate Paderewski

The Polish-Ukrainian Paderewski Foundation has just issued a recording of the December 19, 2016 concert held at the Belweder Presidential Palace in Warsaw. Entitled W hołdzie Paderewskiemu [Tribute to Paderewski], the program featured works by Chopin and Paderewski performed by young pianists from Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania, including Magdalena Kuropatwa, Piotr Lara, Erik Podolski, Agne Staniulite and Bogdan Terlecki….Continue Reading Young Virtuosos Commemorate Paderewski

Mielczewski on CD Accord

MIELCZEWSKI, M.: Vocal Music Marcin Mielczewski: Triumphalis dies; Laudate Dominum; Audite et admiramini; Currite populi; Canzona primna a 3; Veni Domine; Deus in nomine tuo; Sub tuum praesidium; Salve Virgo puerpera; Canzona terza a 3; Vesperae dominicales (arr. R. Gilmour for vocal ensemble and chamber ensemble) Aldona Bartnik – soprano, Jonathan Brown – bass-baritone, Jerzy Butryn – bass-baritone, Maciej Gocman – tenor, Karol Kozlowski – tenor, Tomáš…Continue Reading Mielczewski on CD Accord

Warsaw Phil Plays Szymanowski for Warner Classics

Szymanowski – Warsaw Philharmonic Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937): Litany to the Virgin Mary; Stabat Mater; Symphony No. 3 ‘Song of the Night’ Soloists Aleksandra Kurzak, Agnieszka Rehlis, Artur Ruciński, and Dmitry Korchak with Warsaw Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Jacek Kaspszyk – cond. Warner Classics In their follow-up to the Grammy-winning album “Penderecki conducts Penderecki,” the new album by…Continue Reading Warsaw Phil Plays Szymanowski for Warner Classics

New on Naxos

WEINBERG: VIOLIN SONATAS Mieczysław Weinberg: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-6;  Violin Sonatina Tatiana Goncharova – piano, Grigory Kalinovsky – violin NAXOS 8.572320-21 (March 2017) MONIUSZKO: BALLET MUSIC Stanisław Moniuszko: Concert Polonaise in A Major; Hrabina: Ballet Music; Marsz żałobny Antoniego Orłowskiego [Funeral March of Antoni Orłowski]; Polonaise in F Major, “Obywatelski” [Civic]; Halka, Act I: Mazurka; Halka, Act III: Tańce góralskie [Highlanders’ Dances]; Ballet Music for Otto Nicolai’s opera The…Continue Reading New on Naxos

Górecki Meets Metal

SORROW A reimaging of Górecki’s 3rd Symphony by Colin Stetson Colin Stetson: Alto, Tenor, Bass Saxophones; Contrabass Clarinet; Lyricon | Dan Bennett: Tenor, Baritone Saxophones; Clarinet | Greg Fox: Drums | Grey Mcmurray: Guitar | Gyda Valtysdottir: Cello | Justin Walter: Keyboards, EVI | Matt Bauder: Tenor, Baritone Saxophones; Clarinet | Megan Stetson: Voice |…Continue Reading Górecki Meets Metal

New on DUX

Krzysztof Penderecki Chamber Music Vol. II Violoncello Totale Krzysztof Penderecki: Capriccio per Siegfried Palm for cello solo (1968); Cadenza for cello solo (1983-84) Transcribed by Jakob Spahn; Per Slava for cello solo; Suite for cello solo (1994-2013); Serenata for 3 cellos (2008); Violoncello totale for cello solo (2011);Agnus Dei from Polish Requiem for eight cellos (2007);…Continue Reading New on DUX

Szymanowski on Naxos

SZYMANOWSKI, K.: Concert Overture / LUTOSŁAWSKI, W.: Cello Concerto / Symphony No. 4 Karol Szymanowski: Concert Overture, Op. 12 in E major op.12; Witold Lutosławski: Concerto for cello and orchestra, Symphony No. 4 Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gautier Capuçon – cello, Alexander Liebreich – cond. ACC-30388 (November 2016); Available on Amazon Under the direction of its Chief Conductor Alexander Liebreich, the…Continue Reading Szymanowski on Naxos

Simon Plays Lutosławski

Lutosławski:  Complete Piano Works Witold Lutosławski: Bukoliki [Bucolics] for solo piano; Two Studies for solo piano; Folk Melodies for solo piano; Three pieces for young people for solo piano; Invention (1968); An Overheard Tune; Sonata for piano Corinna Simon – piano AVI8553341 / Deutschlandradio Kultur (Mar 11, 2016); Available on Amazon Witold Lutosławski, one of the most important composers of the 20th century, was an excellent pianist. He and…Continue Reading Simon Plays Lutosławski

Herdzin on Decca

Herdzin K – Suita na tematy polskie / Suite on Polish Themes Krzysztof Herdzin: Assertive Prelude; Nonassertive Toccata; Three Crowns; Suite on Polish Themes: Polka; Suite on Polish Themes: Olender; Suite on Polish Themes: Mazurek; Suite on Polish Themes: Krakowiak; Suite on Polish Themes: Polonez; Suite on Polish Themes: Zbojnicki Academy of St. Martin in…Continue Reading Herdzin on Decca