Jerzy Michal Wardeski; Magdalena Bak
Release Date: 14 April 2023
Label: DUX Recording Producers
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5902547018850
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
This new release from DUX presents world premiere recordings of Jozef Elsner's (1769-1854) Polonaises for four hands. Elsner, although born German, loved Polish music, and his creative output comprises stylized Polish dances.
These compositions were not only for the virtuosos to show off; they were also meant for home music making, in the comfort of one's living room. According to the then prevailing practice, such works for four hands could be performed both on the piano and on the harpsichord (or even on the less popular clavichord). On this album, Magdalena Bak and Jerzy Michal Wardeski perform the Polonaises on the harpsichord.
A unique lineup on the Polish music scene - harpsichord duo - Magdalena Bak and Jerzy Michal Wardeski, play harpsichords and historical and contemporary pianos. As young artists, their aim is to by popularise Polish keyboard music (harpsichord and piano). Polish music is prominently featured in their repertoire - in particular, works of lesser-known and forgotten composers, which the artists restore by searching in the archives and including in their concert repertoire. The duo also performs contemporary music, including works dedicated to them by Polish and foreign composers.
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
