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K. Meyer: Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 6 “Polish” / Gililov, Wit, Katowice RTSO
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K. Meyer: Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 6 “Polish” / Gililov, Wit, Katowice RTSO

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Details

Composer
Krzysztof Meyer
Artist
Pavel Gililov, Radio & Televisio
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
DUX
Released
Nov 18, 2022
Catalog #
DUX1898
UPC
5902547018980

About

The pieces featured on this album show two faces of Krzysztof Meyer’s music from the 1980s. The Piano Concerto was created in the spring of 1979 and performed soon afterwards, but apparently it did not satisfy the composer, since in the autumn of 1989 he once again approached the score and subjected it to thorough modifications. The Symphony No. 6, in turn, was born at the beginning of 1982. Although musically clearly related, which can be stated based on their harmony, the two works are different, because they were motivated by diverse incentives.

The Concerto is ‘music about music,’ i.e. a game or even a play on sounds that is supposed to capture the attention of the listener with its aesthetic qualities. At the same time, it provides the soloist with an opportunity to show his or her skills, which is one of the main magnets attracting music lovers to concert halls. The Symphony, on the other hand, is programmatic and emotional. It could be described as ‘music commenting on the world,’ referring to political events.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. quarter note = 46 12:16
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. quarter note = 46
    Duration
    12:16
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Performer
    Pavel Gililov
    Ensemble
    Katowice Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  2. 2 II. eighth note = 76 03:49
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. eighth note = 76
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Performer
    Pavel Gililov
    Ensemble
    Katowice Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  3. 3 III. quarter note = 54 11:21
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. quarter note = 54
    Duration
    11:21
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Performer
    Pavel Gililov
    Ensemble
    Katowice Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  4. 4 IV. Presto (quarter note = 160) 05:03
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Presto (quarter note = 160)
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Performer
    Pavel Gililov
    Ensemble
    Katowice Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  5. 5 I. Adagio 18:34
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    18:34
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Ensemble
    Krakow Polish Radio and Television Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  6. 6 II. Allegro molto 07:07
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Allegro molto
    Duration
    07:07
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Ensemble
    Krakow Polish Radio and Television Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  7. 7 III. Andante con moto 10:17
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Andante con moto
    Duration
    10:17
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Ensemble
    Krakow Polish Radio and Television Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  8. 8 IV. Allegro - Funebre 10:10
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Allegro - Funebre
    Duration
    10:10
    Composer
    Krzysztof Meyer
    Ensemble
    Krakow Polish Radio and Television Orchestra
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit