Penderecki: Concertos for Wind Instruments & Orchestra (Special Edition)

Featuring

Krzysztof Penderecki
Agata Długosz-Kielar
Arkadiusz Krupa
Kateřina Javůrková
Arkadiusz Adamski
Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra

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Composer Biography

Krzysztof Penderecki, the composer, studied composition at the State Higher School of Music in Kraków from 1954-58, after initially taking lessons from Franciszek Skołyszewski.

Composer Biography

Krzysztof Penderecki, the composer, has held significant academic and artistic leadership roles, including Rector of the Music Academy in Kraków (1972-87) and Artistic Director of the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra (1987-90).

Performer Biography

The Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra, featured on this recording, was established in 2007 to bring together talented music students and graduates under 30 years of age.

Composer Biography

Krzysztof Penderecki, the composer, has received numerous international awards, including multiple Grammy Awards (1998, 1999, 2001) and the Grawemeyer Music Award (1992).

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the Witold Lutosławski Polish Radio Concert Studio in Warsaw across several dates in November and December 2015.

Performer Biography

Krzysztof Penderecki, the composer, has been the Honourable Artistic Patron of The Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra since November 2013.

Composer's Artistic Vision

The wind instrument works in Krzysztof Penderecki's catalogue, though not numerous, are notable for their variety and for documenting his stylistic evolution over nearly 50 years.