Adam and Anna Krzeszowiec are a cello and piano duo both on stage and in private life, which contributes to their exceptional musical understanding and sensitive artistic creations.
Composer Biography
Nadia Boulanger largely abandoned composition in the 1920s due to grief over the death of her sister, Lili Boulanger, whose talent she believed was much greater than her own.
Composer Biography
Paul Tortelier, one of the greatest cellists and cello pedagogues of the 20th century, believed that composing was crucial for performers to gain a fresh perspective on masterpieces and foster originality.
Composer Biography
Szymon Laks, a Polish composer, survived Auschwitz and other concentration camps during World War II by participating in the camp orchestra.
Composer Biography
Nadia Boulanger, a daughter of a French composer and Russian noblewoman, was one of the 20th century's most outstanding composition teachers and a pioneer in early music performance.
Composer Biography
Francis Poulenc was a member of the Group of Six, a post-World War I musical movement that rejected Romantic pathos and Impressionism, embracing modernity, cabaret, jazz, and urban sounds.
Album & Artwork
The album's title and concept are inspired by the numerous squares and plazas in Paris named after musicians and composers, including Nadia Boulanger, Francis Poulenc, and Paul Tortelier.
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