Krzysztof Książek, the pianist on this album, is a semi-finalist of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition and a winner of multiple awards for his performances of Chopin and other Polish composers.
Compositional Technique
A characteristic feature of Rafał Augustyn's piano works, including Monosonata and Variations on the Theme by Paganini, is the use of two-part textures or two-level structures.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art, designed by Grzegorz Sawa-Borysławski, combines an old portrait of the composer from 1984 with a new one from 2024, symbolizing the flowing and cyclic nature of time in music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rafał Augustyn's music, while alluding to the past, constantly pushes forward, seeking new solutions and avoiding deliberately ugly or brutal sounds that exceed the piano's acoustic capabilities.
Interpretation
Krzysztof Książek is known for his versatility, performing a wide range of piano repertoire including lesser-known works, contemporary pieces, and music on historical instruments.
Composer Biography
Rafał Augustyn, the composer, is a polymath with interests spanning music criticism, cultural and theatre studies, and translation, and is also a pianist who performs his own works.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Chamber Hall of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice on September 13-14, 2024.
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