Moniuszko's work is considered to bridge the gap in Polish music between Frédéric Chopin, a renowned Polish composer, and Karol Szymanowski, another significant Polish composer.
Compositional Technique
Moniuszko's purely orchestral works demonstrate his grasp of instrumentation and show that his lyrical style could be successfully translated into non-vocal music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall in Poland from August 29th to September 2nd, 2011, and was produced, engineered, and edited by Andrzej Sasin and Aleksandra Nagórko.
Composition History
Moniuszko's major opera, The Haunted Manor, was affected by the political unrest of the January Uprising of 1863-64 and was withdrawn after three performances due to its perceived nationalistic content by tsarist censors.
Composer Biography
Stanisław Moniuszko, born in Ubiel near Minsk, began piano lessons with his mother at age four and later studied in Warsaw and Berlin.
Performer Biography
Antoni Wit, the conductor of this album, studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and was the managing and artistic director of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir from 2002 to 2013.
Performer Biography
The Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, which performs on this album, was founded in 1901 and has toured extensively, winning numerous awards including a GRAMMY® in 2012.
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