The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a rise in national identities across Europe, with music playing a significant role in expressing the 'national spirit'.
Composer Biography
Sergey Prokofiev's attitude towards the violin was shaped by his exposure to Karol Szymanowski's music and his personal interactions with great violinists like Paweł Kochański, József Szigeti, and David Oistrakh.
Composition History
Sergey Prokofiev's Sonata in D major, Op. 94 bis, originally for flute, was transcribed for violin and piano by David Oistrakh, a renowned violinist, with Prokofiev's approval.
Composition History
Karol Szymanowski's Nocturne and Tarantella Op. 28 were inspired by the composer's Mediterranean travels and the music of Debussy and Stravinsky.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the NOSPR Chamber Hall in Katowice, Poland, in October and November 2016.
Performer Biography
Piotr Tarcholik, the violinist on this album, has been the concertmaster of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2004 and has performed as a soloist with many leading orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Béla Bartók and Karol Szymanowski, composers featured on this album, sought to balance local folk elements with universal artistic expression in their music.
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