
Martinů: Cello Concerto No. 2 & Cello Sonata No. 2
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1/7Performer Biography
The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, one of the leading symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic, has a long tradition dating back to the first half of the 20th century.
Performer Biography
Bartosz Koziak was a regular guest in Krzysztof Penderecki's concert projects, participating in the first CD recording of his Concerto grosso and performing most of his cello works.
Performer Biography
The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava's predecessor performed with notable composers like Paul Hindemith, Sergei Prokofiev, and Igor Stravinsky.
Recording & Production
A new concert hall for the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, designed by acclaimed architect Steven Holl and projected by Nagata Acoustics, is planned to begin construction in 2023.
Performer Biography
Cellist Bartosz Koziak is known for his extraordinary interpretations and thoughtful programming, having gained acclaim from music lovers and critics.
Instruments
Bartosz Koziak plays a 19th-century copy of a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini instrument, which was previously used by the eminent Polish cellist Dezyderiusz Danczowski.
Performer Biography
Radosław Kurek, the pianist on this album, won The Bridget Doolan Prize for the best performance of Mozart's work at The International Piano Competition in Dublin.















