Emil Młynarski, who studied instrumentation with Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov, combined his excellent education and conducting experience to create a technically perfect composition.
Composition History
The first edition of Emil Młynarski's Symphony in F major, Op. 14 Polonia, published in 1912, included a program intended by the composer as a guide to the piece.
Historical Context
Symphony Polonia reflects its era, when young Polish composers were influenced by the New German School and figures like Richard Wagner, Ferenc Liszt, and Richard Strauss.
Performer Biography
Łukasz Borowicz, the conductor, is the Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra and has released over 130 records, earning numerous awards.
Composer Biography
Emil Młynarski, the composer of this symphony, was Kapellmeister at the Warsaw opera house and director of the Warsaw conservatory.
Recording & Production
This recording was made during a concert on October 11, 2024, at the Auditorium of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The symphony's program describes an "omnipresent fate" leitmotif that recurs throughout the score, and a finale that portrays the "relentlessly advancing vital force of a proud nation that will not be extinguished."
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