Andrzej Panufnik's String Quartet No. 3, 'Paper-Cuts', is inspired by Polish folk paper-cuts and reflects their symmetrical, abstract beauty through its musical structure.
Performer Biography
The Ãtma Quartet, considered a promising young string quartet, was formed in 2016 and consists of Katarzyna Gluza (violin), Paulina Marcisz (violin), Karalina Orsik-Sauter (viola), and Dominika Szczypka (cello), all graduates of Polish music academies.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Concert Hall of the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice, Poland, from November 12-15, 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers featured on this album, Karol Szymanowski, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Andrzej Panufnik, are united by their courage in implementing bold compositional concepts and the enthralling vitality of Polish folklore.
Compositional Technique
Krzysztof Penderecki's String Quartet No. 3, 'Leaves of an Unwritten Diary', is formally a one-movement piece with an episodic structure, evoking the turning of diary pages.
Album & Artwork
The Ãtma Quartet, a Polish ensemble, chose works by Polish composers Karol Szymanowski, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Andrzej Panufnik for their debut album to create a cohesive musical space.
Performer Biography
The Ãtma Quartet won the 1st Prize and three special awards in the Karol Szymanowski International Competition for String Quartets in Katowice in 2017.
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