One of Ludomir Michał Rogowski's compositions, "A chto tam idzie," set to a poem by Belarusian poet Janka Kupała, served as an unofficial anthem for Belarusians for a time.
Composer Biography
Ludomir Michał Rogowski's musical legacy is still being discovered, with manuscripts found in Dubrovnik and Belgrade, and some likely remaining in private hands.
Composer Biography
Aleksander Zarzycki, a Polish composer and piano virtuoso born in Lviv, was the co-founder and first Artistic Director of the Warsaw Music Society.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Zarzycki's solo songs and piano miniatures are characterized by their melodiousness, rich harmony, thoughtful accompaniment, and strong roots in Polish folk music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the S2 Studio of the Polish Radio in Warsaw across two sessions in July and September 2023.
Compositional Technique
Marcin Tadeusz Łukaszewski, in his "Three Songs," introduced 'double plectrum playing' on the piano strings and used the parlando quasi sprechgesang vocal technique, referencing Arnold Schönberg.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marian Sawa, a sensitive artist, was not only fascinated by poetry but also wrote his own poems and was interested in fine arts, leaving behind numerous prints and self-portraits.
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