Michał Drewnowski, the pianist on this recording, is the son of the outstanding pianist Marek Drewnowski, who gave him his first piano lessons.
Instruments
Pianist Michał Drewnowski performs on a Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano for this recording.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, 'In the circle of Andrzej Nikodemowicz,' refers to Andrzej Nikodemowicz, a Lviv and Lublin composer, who is a central figure in Lublin's musical life.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Henryk Wieniawski Philharmonic Concert Hall in Lublin, Poland, from November 13-15, 2017.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Andrzej Nikodemowicz's music is characterized by religious contemplation, emotional fervor, and a blend of traditional inspiration with contemporary compositional techniques.
Composition History
The idea for this album originated from a piano recital by Michał Drewnowski at a concert dedicated to Andrzej Nikodemowicz's 90th birthday in 2015.
Composer Biography
Andrzej Nikodemowicz, a Lviv and Lublin composer, was dismissed from the Lviv conservatory in 1973 for his religious and political beliefs.
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