Karol Rathaus's style combines elements of Polish, European, and American culture, and is reminiscent of composers like Igor Stravinsky and Béla Bartók.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Karol Rathaus's music is praised for its balanced combination of rhythmic drive and lyricism, as well as its logical construction and expressive structure.
Historical Context
Karol Rathaus, a Polish composer of Jewish origin, was forced to leave Germany when the Nazis came to power, leading to years of arduous travel before settling in the United States.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Karol Rathaus's two piano trios: Trio Op. 53 from 1944 and Trio Serenade Op. 69 from 1953.
Composer Biography
Karol Rathaus founded the Department of Music at Queens College in New York and taught composition there for 14 years until his death.
Composer Biography
Karol Rathaus, a composer and pianist, was hailed by German critics in the 1920s as 'the hope of new music'.
Interpretation
The performers on this album painstakingly deciphered Karol Rathaus's handwritten manuscripts, as neither of the trios had been published.
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