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| Description: | Grazyna BACEWICZ was born on 5 February 1909 in Lódz. In 1919, she joined the Helena Kijenska-Dobkiewiczowa Music Conservatory in Lódz, where she took violin and piano lessons. After her family had moved to Warsaw, she continued her education at the local conservatory under the supervision of Kazimierz Sikorski (composition), Józef Jarzebski (violin), and Józef Turczynski (piano). In 1932 - thanks to a scholarship funded by Ignacy Jan Paderewski - she began a two-year study at the École Normale de Musique in Paris under Nadia Boulanger. In 1934, she returned to the French capital, this time to complete her education with respected violinist Carl Flesch. A year later, she was awarded the first honorable mention in the 1st International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. Since then, for 18 years, she had also been active as a concert violinist. In 1953, Bacewicz abandoned stage activities, focusing almost exclusively on composing and teaching. In 1966, she took the composition class at the Higher State School of Music in Warsaw. The artist died on 17 January 1969. The present release is a showcase of her music for string orchestra.The CD "Werke für Streichorchester" presents a captivating collection of works for string orchestra, performed by the acclaimed Primuz Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductor ?ukasz Blaszczyk. The centerpiece of this album is the music of Gra?yna Bacewicz, one of Poland?s most distinguished 20th-century composers, celebrated for her innovative and expressive compositions that blend neoclassical clarity with Slavic lyricism. This recording showcases Bacewicz's mastery in writing for strings, offering listeners both energetic rhythms and deeply emotional passages. The Primuz Chamber Orchestra has gained recognition for their dynamic interpretations and technical excellence on international stages. Dux, the label behind this release, is renowned for its commitment to high-quality classical recordings and its dedication to promoting Polish musical heritage worldwide. |
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