Paweł Łukaszewski: Nocturnes for Piano, Musica Profana 3
6/16/2023, 15 Tracks, 58:48
Featuring
Marcin Tadeusz Łukaszewski
Paweł Łukaszewski
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Composer Biography
Paweł Łukaszewski, the composer, is primarily known for his sacred music, including unaccompanied choral works and large-scale vocal-instrumental compositions, as well as a cycle of eight monumental symphonies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Despite their origins in choral works, the Nocturnes are designed to conceal their choral provenance through specific piano textures, requiring the performer to find calm, space, and sacred tranquility.
Album & Artwork
The titles of the individual nocturnes are taken from the names of newly discovered stars, with some originating from constellations like Scorpio, Swan, Vela, Crow, Charioteer, Dragon, Southern Cross, Bull, and Virgin.
Composition History
Paweł Łukaszewski's Nocturnes for piano, a cycle of 15 miniatures, were created based on his earlier choral works, most of which had religious themes.
Performer Biography
Marcin Tadeusz Łukaszewski, the pianist on this recording, specializes in performing piano music by Polish composers from the 19th to 21st centuries.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Paweł Łukaszewski's Nocturnes for piano.
