Maciej Staszewski, the guitarist and composer on this album, graduated with honors from the Henryk Wieniawski State High Music School in Łódź and later from the Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place at the Polish Radio S-2 Studio from September 2nd to 4th, 2016.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The music on this album is described as 'live music' written for specific performers, often in collaboration with them, rather than avant-garde or revolutionary.
Instruments
The album features two custom-built guitars, a 6-string and a 10-string, made for Maciej Staszewski by luthier Amalio Bourget in Valencia.
Performer Biography
Maciej Staszewski is not only a performer but also a composer, having written pieces for guitar, piano, chamber ensembles, choirs, and electroacoustic works.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, Fantasía Ibérica, was inspired by performer Maciej Staszewski's travels around the Iberian Peninsula, focusing on its culture, architecture, and contemporary guitar music.
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