J.S. Bach, Franck, Penderecki & Gubaidulina: Works for Accordion

Featuring

Maciej Frąckiewicz
Johann Sebastian Bach
Sofia Gubaidulina
César Franck
Krzysztof Penderecki
Andrzej Tuchowski

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Historical Context

The accordion was patented in 1829 by Viennese organ and piano builder Cyrill Demian and his sons, who noted it could be easily mastered even without musical education.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Sofia Gubaidulina, a Russian composer, finds deep inspiration in her Christian faith, combining traditions of the Orthodox Church and Western religious music in her works.

Composition History

Andrzej Tuchowski's Te lucis ante terminum, one of the most popular original accordion works, won an international composition competition in Castelfidardo, Italy, in 2000.

Performer Biography

Maciej Frąckiewicz, the accordionist on this album, won the prestigious 'Arrasate Hiria' International Accordion Competition in Spain in 2012.

Composition History

Krzysztof Penderecki's Sinfonietta for solo accordion on this album is an arrangement of his String Trio (1991), suggested by Maciej Frąckiewicz.

Instruments

Maciej Frąckiewicz plays a Pigini Nova accordion, which is considered the world's most exclusive accordion.

Performer Biography

In 2013, Maciej Frąckiewicz received the 'Passport of the Polityka Weekly' for his mature interpretations, courage, and for enriching the musical repertoire.