The Ballade 'Hommage à Chopin' was commissioned by the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1949 to mark the 100th anniversary of Chopin's death.
Performer Biography
Dominika Glapiak, the pianist on this album, is an assistant professor at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk and has won multiple international competitions.
Recording & Production
This recording features the world premiere of Szymon Laks's Concerto da camera for piano, 9 wind instruments and percussion, as it had not been previously performed or recorded.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Szymon Laks stopped composing in 1967 and dedicated himself to literary and journalistic activities, publishing seven books between 1977 and 1983.
Historical Context
Szymon Laks was part of a generation of Polish composers who were condemned to disappear from Europe's cultural map by the Nazi regime due to their Jewish and Polish origins.
Compositional Technique
Szymon Laks's compositional style combines a deep rooting in Polish tradition with a strong influence of the French spirit, creating a unique 'east-western' symbiosis.
Composer Biography
Szymon Laks, a Polish composer of Jewish descent, spent almost three years in Auschwitz, an experience that profoundly impacted his life and creative work.
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