Anna Firlus Klawesyn & Krzysztof Firlus
Release Date: 02 September 2022
Label: DUX Recording Producers
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5902547018485
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
Reflexions is an extraordinary surprise for listeners. It contains premiere recordings of a young Polish composer, surprising both with an unusual selection of instruments and the richness of the compositional techniques and means of expression used.
The composer is Adrian Robak, born in 1979, a versatile artist, experimenting with the possibilities of instruments and their sound, departing from traditional, historical forms. On the CD, he combines instruments associated with early music – harpsichord, viola da gamba (as well as its soprano 'sister' – pardessus de viole), double bass and organ, rarely used in duets and usually associated only with sacred music. The musical possibilities of the instruments are explored in a whole range of compositional techniques, present in all four cycles of the presented compositions. The expressive intensity, achieved, among others, thanks to virtuoso passages, strong rhythm-driven factor, juxtaposed with lyrical fragments, with a large emotional load, expressed through a lively melodic line, makes this music full of passion and extraordinarily intense.
The harpsichord and organ part are performed by Anna Firlus, soloist and chamber musician, member of {oh!} orkiestra historyczna, while the viola da gamba, pardessus de viole and double bass are played by Krzysztof Firlus, a versatile musician, also associated with {oh!} orkiestra historyczna. Both are among the leading Polish artists dealing with both early and contemporary music. They have released a number of award-winning and critically acclaimed recordings. In addition, they are active performers and teachers.
Tracklisting
Collegium Cantorum Choir, Janusz Siadlak
Jacek Szponarski, Szymon Mechlinski, Jolanta Pszczolkowsla-Pawlik
Jan Milosz Zarzycki, Witold Lutoslowski Lomza Chamber Philharmonic
Pawel Przytocki, Lódz Philharmonic Orchestra, Wojciech Niedziolka
Tomasz Ritter, Tansman Trio
Messages Quartet, Piotr Lato
Malgorzata Wasiucionek-Potera, Andrzej Karalow
Maciej Tworek, Jerzy Semkow Polish Sinfonia luventus Orchestra
Zemlinsky Quartet, Paolo Giacometti
Stephane Tetreault; Olivier Hebert-Bouchard
Torleif Thedee & Marianna Shirinyan
Magnus Boye Hansen, Mathias Halvorsen
Rafael Catala, Musica Iberica
Carlotta Malquori, Andrea D'Amato
Ensemble La Francaise
Christoph Croise; Andrey Baranov; Alexander Panfilov
