This album is the Polish premiere recording of works by three contemporary composers for double bass and piano.
Composition History
Frank Proto, a self-taught composer, wrote his first piece, Sonata 1963 for double bass and piano, because he couldn't find a suitable piece for his diploma recital.
Composer Biography
Lowell Liebermann is one of the most frequently performed living American composers, with 137 opuses including operas, ballets, and orchestral works.
Compositional Technique
Frank Proto's Second Sonata for double bass and piano includes an improvised segment in the double bass part, a technique he first used in his 1992 Carmen Fantasy.
Historical Context
Sofia Gubaidulina's spiritual approach to music was an alternative to the 'official' Soviet aesthetic, leading to her condemnation by the Soviet Composers' Union in 1979.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sofia Gubaidulina, a deeply religious composer, views music as a means to achieve unity with God, often using extreme dichotomy in her sound.
Performer Biography
Marek Romanowski, the double bassist on this album, is a winner of numerous international competitions, including the Johann Matthias Sperger Competition for Double Bass in 2016.
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