Rafał Łuc, the accordionist on this album, made his London debut in 2009 at the Purcell Room and was described by The Times as a 'highly mature artist'.
Compositional Technique
The accordion was conceived as having a stunning breadth of sonorities and sound envelopes, making its combination with electronic music a natural progression, possibly first seen in Arne Nordheim's 1971 piece 'Dinosaurus'.
Performer Biography
Rafał Łuc has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall, and with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under Valery Gergiev.
Instruments
Rafał Łuc plays a Pigini Sirius Millenium accordion, considered one of the best in the world, which was custom-made and acquired with financial aid from the Ministry of Culture in Poland and the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Accordion in the Manner of Wrocław,' highlights that the featured composers are from Wrocław and that the album was supported by the Academy of Music in Wrocław.
Historical Context
The accordion was 'discovered' for modern music over half a century ago, with composer Andrzej Krzanowski making a significant contribution.
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