Elżbieta Sikora co-founded the new composers' group KEW with Krzysztof Knittel and Wojciech Michniewski, performing in Poland, Sweden, Austria, and Germany.
Performer Biography
Wilhem Latchoumia, the pianist, won the 'Blanche Selva' 1st prize at the International Piano XXth Century Competition in Orléans in 2006, along with five other awards.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded under the supervision of the composer, Elżbieta Sikora, in various studios in Paris between November 25th and December 1st, 2008.
Composer Biography
Elżbieta Sikora, the composer, studied electroacoustic music in Paris with Pierre Schaeffer and François Bayle, and later computer music at IRCAM and Stanford University.
Performer Biography
David Simpson, the cellist on this album, has been the solo cellist for Les Arts Florissants, a renowned early music ensemble, since 1983.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features four pieces dedicated to the memory of Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert, with his verses serving as inspiration for the music.
Performer Biography
Gośka Isphording, the harpsichordist, specializes in contemporary music performed on historical instruments and has premiered nearly fifty new compositions.
