Janusz Wawrowski performs on the Antonio Stradivari 'Polonia' violin from 1685, which was loaned to him to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Polish independence.
Performer Biography
Janusz Wawrowski, the violinist, is considered the leading Polish violinist of our time and is a double winner of the Fryderyk Award, decorated by the Polish Ministry of Culture.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Phoenix" refers to the rebirth of Ludomir Różycki's Violin Concerto, which was reconstructed from fragments after being burned during the Warsaw Uprising.
Interpretation
Janusz Wawrowski, the violinist on this album, had to rewrite certain aspects of Różycki's solo violin part because the composer, an outstanding pianist, had limited knowledge of violin techniques, making parts of it unplayable.
Historical Context
Ludomir Różycki's Violin Concerto was written in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising of World War II, a period of great difficulty for the composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Despite being written in the darkest of times, Ludomir Różycki's Violin Concerto carries a positive energy, which Janusz Wawrowski describes as an artistic manifesto of hope for a better future.
Composition History
The album features a brand new version of Ludomir Różycki's Violin Concerto, orchestrated by Ryszard Bryła based on newly discovered fragments of the composer's original score.
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