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Wieniawski & Nikodemowicz: Works for Violin & Piano / Kęska
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Wieniawski & Nikodemowicz: Works for Violin & Piano / Kęska

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Composer
Andrzej Nikodemowicz, Henryk Wieniawski
Artist
Dominika Falger, Gajusz Keska
Format
CD
Label
DUX
Released
Mar 29, 2024
Catalog #
DUX1895
UPC
5902547018959

About

This new release from DUX presents selected works of Henryk Wieniawski and Andrezej Nikodemowicz for violin and piano; performed here by violinist Dominika Falger and pianist Gajusz Keska.Henryk Wieniawski was one of the most outstanding violinists of the second half of the 19th century. In the first years of his career, his works were mainly virtuoso pieces; compositions testifying to the technical efficiency of an excellent violinist (including the Polonaise in D Major, Op. 4, Caprices, Op. 10, the Concerto in F-sharp Minor, Op. 14). In later works, he clearly sought a compromise between the technical layer and the depth of musical expression. In the works recorded on this album, Wieniawski refers to the best traditions of salon music.

The Kujawiak in A Minor, Chanson polonaise Op. 12 No. 2, Obertas in G Major and The Piper in D Major Op. 19 Nos. 1 and 2 kept in a folk character, with melody of noble simplicity, went down in the 19th-century violin music as compositions of Polish pedigree.

The music of Andrzej Nikodemowicz bears traces of fascination with the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Fryderyk Chopin, Alexander Scriabin, Karol Szymanowski as well as with elements of sonorism and dodecaphony.

Pieces for violin and piano from the early creative period of Andrzej Nikodemowicz Nocturne, Op. 3 (1946), Romance, Op. 6 (1947) and Sonata, Op. 10 (19481949) are characterized by a romantic aura, distinct expression, and natural beauty of the sound of the concert instruments. Their melodies, provided with a broad phrase, are complemented by colourful harmony, sometimes slightly dissonant, but always alert to changing moods. In turn, Lullaby, Op. 86 (2nd version, 1993) and 5 Lullabies, Op. 94 (1991) are an expression of a longing for the past and the happiness of childhood.

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 Kujawiak in A Minor 03:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    Kujawiak in A Minor
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Henryk Wieniawski
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  2. 2 2 Mazurkas, Op. 19: No. 1. Obertass 02:37
    Track
    2
    Title
    2 Mazurkas, Op. 19: No. 1. Obertass
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Henryk Wieniawski
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  3. 3 2 Mazurkas, Op. 12: No. 2. Chanson polonaise 04:49
    Track
    3
    Title
    2 Mazurkas, Op. 12: No. 2. Chanson polonaise
    Duration
    04:49
    Composer
    Henryk Wieniawski
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  4. 4 2 Mazurkas, Op. 19: No. 2. Le ménétrier, "Dudziarz" 04:20
    Track
    4
    Title
    2 Mazurkas, Op. 19: No. 2. Le ménétrier, "Dudziarz"
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Henryk Wieniawski
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  5. 5 Lullaby, Op. 86 (2nd version, 1993) 03:15
    Track
    5
    Title
    Lullaby, Op. 86 (2nd version, 1993)
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  6. 6 I. Allegro moderato 11:49
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    11:49
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  7. 7 II. Larghetto misterioso 07:24
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Larghetto misterioso
    Duration
    07:24
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  8. 8 III. Vivo 06:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Vivo
    Duration
    06:33
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  9. 9 Romance, Op. 6 11:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    Romance, Op. 6
    Duration
    11:21
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  10. 10 Nocturne, Op. 3 05:40
    Track
    10
    Title
    Nocturne, Op. 3
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  11. 11 No. 1. Tempo di berceuse 02:34
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 1. Tempo di berceuse
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  12. 12 No. 2. Tempo di berceuse 02:05
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 2. Tempo di berceuse
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  13. 13 No. 3. Lento misterioso 01:52
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 3. Lento misterioso
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  14. 14 No. 4. Lento assai - Tempo di berceuse 02:08
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 4. Lento assai - Tempo di berceuse
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska
  15. 15 No. 5. Lento espressivo 02:02
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 5. Lento espressivo
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Andrzej Nikodemowicz
    Performer
    Dominika Falger, Gajusz Kęska