There exists (…) a certain instrument, that is to say: a musical medium of realization – through which music, while becoming audible to the sense of hearing, does so in a quasi non-sensory
A story about reality, sounds of the universe and the world of dreams magically told by Maria Ołdak (violin) and James Baillieu (piano).
The Derwid’s songs have been treated with confidence and originality in keeping with individual artistic temperament yet with respect for prototypical conventions by the ElettroVoce Duo and Andrzej Bauer.
The fact that Polish music has not seen many examples of the piano trio genre is the reason why this compilation of trios written by five composers deserves special attention.
A clue to the work’s form and character is contained in the first word of the title as explained by the composer is his written commentary: “this is a work of a freely interpreted fantasy genre"
The works of Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki are today recognized both as valuable records of early Polish music and above all as compositions of great aesthetic value.
Three exceptional pieces on a single CD: romantic, colourful and emotional Sonata by Strauss; Shostakovich's gloomy, dark, monumental and – at times – ironic and grotesque Sonata, and finally the Ciaconna
Therefore, this album seems to be even more valuable, fully depicting the baritone-bass character of the bassoon and its spectacular capabilities in all registers of the instrument.
All of the 23 works by Karol Lipiński in our CD set represent the highest technical standards of composition, and the two Trios Op. 8 and Op. 12 are, in my view, the work of genius.
The works of Aleksander Nowak (b. 1979) belong to this quite strong movement of revival. While steering clear from any dogmatic tone, neither embracing nor rejecting, they mostly maintain an interroga tive stance, and even if from time to time the mode changes to affirmative, everything ends in a hush, as if with suspension points.