Slawomira Wilga & Izabela Wilga
Release Date: 23 September 2022
Label: DUX Recording Producers
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5902547017457
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
This album is an invitation to listen to somewhat forgotten and even largely unknown music. It presents works of two talented brothers – Karol (1813–1867) and Apolinary Katski (1824–1879), who were active in the 19th century.
It was an era of great development of virtuosity. The performer enjoyed recognition in social perception; he was expected to convey not only the emotions related to the beautiful music itself, but also the emotions related to overcoming any technical difficulties, each time greater. Musicians were compared with each other, public or behind-the-scenes rankings and competitions were held. 'Child prodigies', who successfully performed at a very young age, were particularly appreciated. Both Katski brothers qualified as such – the eldest Karol and the youngest Apolinary. They were both violinists-virtuosos, also when they grew up and when their professional paths stabilized. Occasionally, they were also composers, as evidenced by these recordings, which fall into the category of salon music, popular at that time. Both composers wrote them for themselves, with their skills in mind. However, this music is not simply an excuse to present daredevil technical difficulties; they are graceful, melodious pieces, listened to for pleasure and rest.
The performers of this music are Slawomira Wilga (violin) and Izabela Wilga (piano), an extremely talented sister duo. Both artists, despite their young age, have a successful musical career, of which these subtle recordings are yet another proof.
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
Pietro Battistoni, Rosso Verona Baroque Ensemble
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
