Kaczkowski made his Warsaw debut at over twenty years old, performing his own Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 8, at the National Theatre on February 3, 1810.
Critical Reception
Musicologist Igor Bełza described Kaczkowski as "one of the unjustly forgotten Polish composers."
Composer Biography
Joachim Kaczkowski, a Polish violinist, teacher, and composer, was born in 1789 in Tábor, southern Bohemia, into a family with strong musical traditions.
Recording & Production
This album marks the world phonographic premiere of two opuses of duos for two violins by Joachim Kaczkowski, a forgotten Polish composer.
Performer Biography
The Polish Violin Duo, consisting of Marta Gidaszewska and Robert Łaguniak, was established in 2014 and has won over 180 awards in various international and national competitions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kaczkowski's compositions are characterized by references to Polish songs and national dances, giving his music a 'specifically national' character.
Critical Reception
Fryderyk Chopin praised one of Kaczkowski's polonaises in a letter, describing it as "very good, beautiful, in a word, suitable for listening to and savouring."
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