Saint-Saëns, Martinů & Krzeszowiec: Orchestral Works (Live in Wrocław)

Featuring

Jerzy Maksymiuk
Szymon Krzeszowiec
Adam Krzeszowiec
Jan Krzeszowiec
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
Camille Saint-Saëns

Bohuslav Martinů
Henryk Krzeszowiec

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Composer Biography

Bohuslav Martinů, a Czech composer, moved to Paris in 1923 for studies and stayed until 1941, later dividing his life between Europe and the United States.

Album & Artwork

The artists extend special thanks to Maestro Jerzy Maksymiuk, a conductor featured on this album, whose sincere musical expression has inspired them for years.

Composer Biography

Camille Saint-Saëns, a composer, virtuoso pianist, organist, critic, and essayist, lived long enough to witness revolutionary changes in music, from being a child prodigy recognized by Rossini and Berlioz to hearing the beginnings of New Music.

Historical Context

After France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, Saint-Saëns founded the Societé National de Musique to counter 'Wagneromania' and support French instrumental music.

Album & Artwork

The artists dedicate this album to their parents, Anna and Henryk, who taught them to love music and find joy in its daily presence.

Compositional Technique

Martinů's music, particularly after 1930, adopted neoclassical qualities, often incorporating Baroque models in compositional techniques and orchestration, such as the concerto grosso type.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Saint-Saëns' aesthetic ideals were typically Gallic, focusing on charm, elegance, wit, and clarity, and he aimed for music that primarily provided pleasure.