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
- Discs
- 1
- 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
Critic reviews
“This is a real discovery; and it is very well played by an orchestra that sounds alert, stylish, and engaged enough to adapt to the varied moods of Noskowski’s music.”
American Record Guide, American record guide critics’ choice 2024, January 2025
“I was sure that Zygmunt Noskowski had made it to my last year’s Want List, or possibly the year before, but I was wrong.”
Fanfare, Want list, November 2024
Tracklist 8 tracks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7 III. Vivace 09:43
- Track
- 7
- Title
- III. Vivace
- Duration
- 09:43
- Composer
- Zygmunt Noskowski
- Ensemble
- Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
- Conductor
- Antoni Wit
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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