Łukaszewski: Musica sacra 4, Missa de Maria a Magdala (Arr. for Accordion)

Featuring

Jan Borowski
Elżbieta Grodzka-Łopuszyńska
Tomasz Sadownik
Silesian Chamber Orchestra
Chór Akademii Techniczno-Humanistycznej
Paweł Łukaszewski

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Recording & Production

This album was recorded on October 6-7, 2012, in the Concert Hall of the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Paweł Łukaszewski's artistic credo is to serve the Truth, which is reflected in his Missa de Maria a Magdala, aiming to transport listeners into a space of mystical elevation.

Composition History

Paweł Łukaszewski's Missa de Maria a Magdala was commissioned by Father Sylwester Jacek Kwiatkowski, a parish priest in Bremgarten, Switzerland, who suggested the theme of Mary Magdalene.

Performer Biography

Jan Borowski, the conductor, has received numerous awards for his conducting, including several Grand Prix and special awards for interpretation at international festivals.

Historical Context

Mary Magdalene, the subject of this mass, has been a figure of fascination throughout history, with various interpretations ranging from a faithful disciple to the wife of Jesus in Gnostic traditions.

Performer Biography

The Silesian Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1981 by Karol Stryja, has performed in prestigious venues across Europe, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

Composer Biography

Paweł Łukaszewski, the composer, has had his works performed at over 100 festivals worldwide and recorded on over 100 CDs, with seven receiving 'Fryderyk' Awards.