Piotr Plawner, the violinist, made his solo debut with an orchestra at just nine years old.
Instruments
Piotr Plawner performs on a violin made by Tommaso Balestrieri.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Piotr Plawner, the violinist on this album, aims to highlight Polish composers whose works are often forgotten, believing this music must not be overlooked.
Performer Biography
Piotr Sałajczyk, the pianist, won the Fryderyk award in 2018, one of Poland's most significant music prizes.
Performer Biography
Piotr Plawner was awarded the 'Gloria Artis' medal by the Polish minister of culture in 2015 for his contributions to Polish culture.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production with Deutschlandfunk Kultur and was published in 2016 by Deutschlandradio.
Performer Biography
Piotr Plawner has won first prize in five major competitions, including the International Wieniawski Competition in Poznan and the ARD International Music Competition in Munich.
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