Krzysztof Penderecki: Piano Concerto "Resurrection" & Symphony No. 2 "Christmas" (Live)

Featuring

Andrey Boreyko
Barry Douglas
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Krzysztof Penderecki

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Composition History

The concept for Penderecki's Piano Concerto 'Resurrection' changed completely after the September 11, 2001, attacks, leading him to write a darker, more serious work.

Composition History

Krzysztof Penderecki's Symphony No. 2, subtitled 'Christmas', was given its final one-movement form on Christmas Eve 1979, and includes a quotation from the carol 'Silent Night'.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Krzysztof Penderecki stated that he writes music without a piano, hearing the orchestral colors in his head, and only checks things on the piano for pleasure.

Critical Reception

The American premiere of Penderecki's Piano Concerto 'Resurrection' was well-received by the audience but guardedly by critics, while the Polish premiere sparked a storm of criticism.

Composer Biography

Krzysztof Penderecki, a great composer, was known for his ability to capture the 'Zeitgeist' in his music.

Performer Biography

Barry Douglas, the pianist on this recording, won the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow.

Composition History

Krzysztof Penderecki's Piano Concerto 'Resurrection' was commissioned by Carnegie Hall and pianist Emanuel Ax to honor Marie-Josée Kravis, wife of investor Henry Kravis.