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

New Richard-Hamelin Chopin CD Released by NIFC

Charles Richard-Hamelin: Chopin (Blue Series) Frédéric Chopin: Nocturnes, No. 17 in B, Op. 62/1; (27) Etudes, E minor, Op. 25/5; (27) Etudes, C minor, ‘Revolutionary’, Op. 10/12; (4) Ballades, No. 3 in A flat, Op. 47; (16) Polonaises, No. 7 in A flat, Op. 61, ‘Polonaise-fantaisie’; Waltzes, No. 8 in A flat, Op. 64/3; (16)…Continue Reading New Richard-Hamelin Chopin CD Released by NIFC

Szpilman’s Songs Re-visited

Wendy Lands – Władysław Szpilman Piosenki Songbook Songs of Władysław Szpilman: Fall in love again, Turn away, I wish you’d ask to dance with me, Dancing with Antonio, Someday we will love again, Without you, I’m set free, True and tender, Smoke and mirrors, Prisoners of evening, My memories of you, and Hold me a…Continue Reading Szpilman’s Songs Re-visited