Szeligowski: Concerto for Orchestra / Piano Concerto / 4 Polish Dances

Featuring

Mariusz Smolij
Bogdan Czapiewski
Orkiestra Filharmonii Poznańskiej
Tadeusz Szeligowski

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Composer Biography

Tadeusz Szeligowski, the composer, studied in Paris from 1929 to 1931 under Nadia Boulanger and Paul Dukas, where he met leading European composers and experienced new musical trends.

Historical Context

Between 1795 and 1918, Poland was occupied by Russia, Prussia, and Austria, leading patriotic themes in art to play a vital role in maintaining national identity.

Composition History

Szeligowski's Concerto for Orchestra, composed in 1930, is one of the earliest works to tackle this form, predating similar works by Bartók or Lutosławski.

Performer Biography

Bogdan Czapiewski, the pianist on this recording, was a finalist in several international piano competitions, including the Busoni Competition and the Montreal Piano Competition.

Composer Biography

Tadeusz Szeligowski, the composer, studied law at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, earning a doctoral degree in 1922, before fully dedicating himself to music.

Composer's Artistic Vision

The Comedy Overture by Tadeusz Szeligowski, the composer, subtly reflects the emotional undercurrent of living and working under Stalinism, despite its light-hearted surface.