Dive into the captivating world of contemporary classical music with "Z bliska i z oddali (Form Near and Far)" by Chopin University Press, a mesmerizing album released in 2022. This 13-track collection, spanning 52 minutes, is a testament to the rich tapestry of modern composition, featuring works by esteemed composers Anna Ignatowicz-Glińska, Joanna Bruzdowicz, and Ewa Serafin.
The album opens with Ignatowicz-Glińska's "Apotropeion," setting the stage for a journey through evocative soundscapes. Bruzdowicz's "Polskie drogi i rozdroża (Polish Roads and Crossroads). In memoriam June 1989" is a poignant three-part suite, each movement offering a unique emotional landscape. Her "16 Pictures at Salvador Dali" series brings to life the surrealist master's iconic imagery through music, with tracks like "The Persistence of Memory" and "The Burning Giraffe" standing out.
Ewa Serafin's "Fire bilder fra Ragnarok (4 obrazy z Ragnarok/4 Pictures from Ragnarok)" completes the album, drawing inspiration from Norse mythology. Each of the four movements—"Volven," "Yggdrasil," "Embla og Ask," and "Heimdal"—paints a vivid musical portrait of the mythological themes.
Performed by the talented Joanna Maklakiewicz, this album is a must-listen for enthusiasts of contemporary classical music. The Chopin University Press has curated a collection that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant, showcasing the depth and diversity of modern composition. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, "Z bliska i z oddali (Form Near and Far)" promises a rewarding listening experience.
2022 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina2022 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina
Tracks
Anna Ignatowicz-Glińska: ApotropeionChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Anna Ignatowicz-Glińska
Joanna Bruzdowicz: Polskie drogi i rozdroża (Polish Roads and Crossroads). In memoriam June 1989 – I Allegro con fuocoChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: Polskie drogi i rozdroża (Polish Roads and Crossroads). In memoriam June 1989 – II Moderato, romanticoChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: Polskie drogi i rozdroża (Polish Roads and Crossroads). In memoriam June 1989 – III Vivo con passioneChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: 16 Pictures at Salvador Dali – I The Temptation of Saint AnthonyChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: 16 Pictures at Salvador Dali – III Portrait of Paul EluardChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: 16 Pictures at Salvador Dali – VII Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New ManChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: 16 Pictures at Salvador Dali – IX The Persistence of MemoryChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Joanna Bruzdowicz: 16 Pictures at Salvador Dali – XIII The Burning GiraffeChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Joanna Bruzdowicz
Ewa Serafin: Fire bilder fra Ragnarok (4 obrazy z Ragnarok/4 Pictures from Ragnarok) – I VolvenChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Ewa Serafin
Ewa Serafin: Fire bilder fra Ragnarok (4 obrazy z Ragnarok/4 Pictures from Ragnarok) – II YggdrasilChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Ewa Serafin
Ewa Serafin: Fire bilder fra Ragnarok (4 obrazy z Ragnarok/4 Pictures from Ragnarok) – III Embla og AskChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Ewa Serafin
Ewa Serafin: Fire bilder fra Ragnarok (4 obrazy z Ragnarok/4 Pictures from Ragnarok) – IV HeimdalChopin University Press, Joanna Maklakiewicz, Marianna Żołnacz, Marek Bugajski, Ewa Serafin
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