Peter Jablonski, the internationally acclaimed Swedish pianist on this recording, was discovered by Claudio Abbado and Vladimir Ashkenazy and signed by Decca at age 17.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bacewicz emphasized the importance of form in her compositions, believing that a work must be well-constructed to stand on its own.
Performer Biography
Peter Jablonski has worked with composers Witold Lutosławski and Arvo Pärt, and has had several works composed for and dedicated to him.
Cultural Impact
Grażyna Bacewicz is the only female composer honored with a statue in Bydgoszcz's 'Music District,' alongside figures like Beethoven and Chopin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bacewicz believed that composers must constantly develop creatively, stating that each new work composed today becomes the past tomorrow.
Composer Biography
Grażyna Bacewicz, a major Polish composer, was a child prodigy violinist and an accomplished pianist, known for her inventive and original musical language.
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