Christian Danowicz, the concertmaster and leader of the NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to France at age four, where he began learning violin with his father.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place in the Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music Red Hall from November 10-13, 2016.
Performer Biography
The Atom String Quartet was established in Warsaw in 2010 and consists of violinists Dawid Lubowicz and Mateusz Smoczyński, violist Michał Zaborski, and cellist Krzysztof Lenczowski, all graduates of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music.
Interpretation
For several years, the NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra has prioritized presenting music by outstanding 20th-century composers that has been overlooked in repertoire canons, revealing high-quality works beyond the mainstream.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a publishing series project realized within the program of the European Capital of Culture Wrocław 2016.
Performer Biography
The Atom String Quartet, one of the most intriguing string quartets in the world, combines classical string quartet capabilities with broad improvisation, drawing inspiration from jazz, Polish folklore, world music, and contemporary and classical music.
Interpretation
The NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra combines emotional sound with transparent texture and clear parts, and critics value their performances for the musicians' conspicuous engagement.
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