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Grazyna Bacewicz: Music for Strings a Must-have
The Primus Chamber Orchestra directed by Lukasz Blaszczyk turn in some tremendous performances. This is music they care about. And that dedication comes through in the recordings.
Elsner, Krogulski, Dobrzynski: Founders of Polish Classical Music
The artists performing here do this music a great service. These are live recordings. I think the music benefits from the energy of playing together for an audience
Joanna Gutowska beautifully performs Kaija Saariaho
Joanna Gutowska is a fantastically talented performer. Her mastery of this material is superb. Her technique is flawless. And she seems comfortable interacting with the electronics.
Stefan Poradowski Concertos show range of talent
Piotr Czerwinski is an exceptional bassist. At times, Czerwinski's instrument sounded more like a cello than a double bass.
Witold Maliszewski Symphonies -- Treasures from Two Nations
I had not heard a note of Malieszewski’s music before auditioning this release. I was hooked right from the opening of the first symphony.
Jan Paderewski's "Polonia" Receives a Proper Performance
Is it possible to tell the history of a country in music? Jan Paderewski thought so.
Paciorkiewicz Violin Concertos Display Fine Craftsmanship
Paciorkiewicz's music balances tradition and modernism. It's hyperchromatic, mercurial, and yet effectively delivers its emotional content time and again.
Paciorkiewicz Violin Concertos in Bracing Performances
Paciorkiewicz's music balances tradition and modernism. It's hyperchromatic, mercuric, and yet effectively delivers its emotional content time and again.
Grazyna Bacewicz Piano Music in Good Hands With Joanna Sochacka
Sochacka thoroughly researched Bacewicz's solo piano music. Her program supports her assertion that this is music that needs to be heard.
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