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Noskowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 "Elegiac" / Wit, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
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Noskowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 "Elegiac" / Wit, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

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Details

Composer
Zygmunt Noskowski
Artist
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
Format
CD
Label
Capriccio
Released
Aug 04, 2023
Catalog #
C5509
UPC
845221055091

About

Although he had famous students (i.e. Szymanowski) and teachers (Moniuszko), few listeners know much, if anything, about Zygmunt Noskowski (1846–1909). And yet, for most of the 19th century, he was the primary exponent of modern symphonic music in Poland. As a conductor and concert organizer, he had himself championed the causes of forgotten Polish composers. Now it is Antoni Wit, Noskowski’s successor at the helm of the Warsaw Philharmonic at a distance of 94, who helps out his late-romantic colleague – just as he has already done with the music Zygmunt Stojowski on a previous Capriccio recording (C5464).

REVIEW:

When you listen to the music of Zygmunt Noskowski, you can’t help but notice that all of the elemental characteristics of late 19th century orchestral music are present. The intense seriousness of Brahms, the romantic idealism of Schumann, as well as the folk-influenced melodic writing of Dvorák. And within its overall sunny disposition, it even points to some of Bruckner’s more lighthearted scherzo movements.

There’s a heartwarming ease and charm to the inner slow movements of these symphonies, as well as dramatic and rhythmic fervor to the outer movements. All aspects that Polish conductor Antoni Wit brings to the forefront. The members of the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz perform this music with enthusiasm and the same attention to expressive details they would apply to any and all repertoire standbys and warhorses. Makes you wonder why Zygmunt Noskowski’s name doesn’t come up to the surface more often.

-- Classical Music Sentinel

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. Moderato misterioso 10:01
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Moderato misterioso
    Duration
    10:01
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Vivace 08:10
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Vivace
    Duration
    08:10
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  3. 3 III. Elegia: Andante 08:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Elegia: Andante
    Duration
    08:59
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Per aspera ad astra: Poco adagio - Allegro assai - Vivace 08:10
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Per aspera ad astra: Poco adagio - Allegro assai - Vivace
    Duration
    08:10
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  5. 5 I. Allegro molto 13:05
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro molto
    Duration
    13:05
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  6. 6 II. Adagio cantabile 11:15
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Adagio cantabile
    Duration
    11:15
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  7. 7 III. Vivace 09:43
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Vivace
    Duration
    09:43
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit
  8. 8 IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco 10:51
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    10:51
    Composer
    Zygmunt Noskowski
    Ensemble
    Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
    Conductor
    Antoni Wit