Bacewicz used allusion in her music, similar to literary works, to encode hidden meanings and subtly resist the 'burden of pressure and restriction' during the Stalinist era.
Composition History
All three compositions on this album are dedicated to Witold Rowicki (1914-1989), an eminent Polish conductor, showing Bacewicz's confidence in and devotion to him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grażyna Bacewicz incorporated characteristics of Polish tradition into her 'abstract' music, creating subtle references rather than simply using folk elements.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe, the pianist on this recording, is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, known for his musicianship, versatility, and commanding technique.
Composer Biography
Grażyna Bacewicz (1909-1969) is recognized for significantly shaping modern orchestral texture in Polish music during the first post-war decade.
Performer Biography
Sakari Oramo, the Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, is also an accomplished violinist who previously served as leader of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grażyna Bacewicz described her artistic approach as 'walking the boundary between two worlds,' a phrase published after her death.
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