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Grażyna Bacewicz: Polish Capriccio; Works for Violin and PianoJoanna Kurkowicz Violin
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Neo-classical detachment and Romantic intensity might seem irreconcilable, yet both inform the music of Grazyna Bacewicz, though in varying degrees in different works. The Sonata No. 4 for violin and piano (1949) is ardent and richly lyrical; yet despite its intense colors and chromatic harmonies—similar in many passages to Scriabin—its reliance on classical form and rhythmic folk elements are plainly inspired by Stravinsky. Opposing influences also clash in the Sonata No. 5 (1951), for the violin is quite passionate over the surging piano accompaniment; but the harmonies are fairly diatonic and the rhythmic cells are frequently dance-like, perhaps due to Boulanger's influence. The Partita for violin and piano (1955) and the Sonata No. 2 for solo violin (1958) are the most adventurous works on this disc, for their tight dissonances, dense textures, and special string effects reflect Bacewicz's growing participation in the Polish avant-garde. The Capriccio (1946), Oberek No. 1, and the Polish Capriccio (both 1949) are the lightest pieces, composed to show off Bacewicz's talents as a virtuoso violinist rather than her ambitions as a serious composer. Violinist Joanna Kurkowicz and pianist Gloria Chien present a balanced portrait, and reveal Bacewicz's many facets through idiomatic playing and alertness to her varied intentions. Chandos provides clear and resonant sound. © Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerSonata No.4 for violin & piano Work
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| 1 | Moderato - Allegro non troppo | 6:12 |
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| 2 | Andante ma non troppo | 4:55 |
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| 3 | Scherzo - Molto vivo | 3:07 |
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| 4 | Finale. Con passione | 6:25 |
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerSonata No.5 for violin & piano Work
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| 5 | Moderato - Allegro | 5:15 |
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| 6 | Nokturn. Andante dolcissimo | 3:22 |
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| 7 | Finale. Allegro inquietamente | 5:06 |
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerOberek for violin & piano No.1 Work |
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| 8 | Oberek for violin & piano No.1 | 1:47 |
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| 9 | Adagio - Allegro | 6:34 |
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| 10 | Adagio | 3:06 |
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| 11 | Presto | 2:22 |
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerPartita for violin & piano Work
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| 12 | Preludium. Grave | 4:25 |
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| 13 | Toccata. Vivace | 3:11 |
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| 14 | Intermezzo. Andantino melancolio | 3:26 |
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| 15 | Rondo. Presto | 3:04 |
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerCapriccio for violin & piano Work |
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| 16 | Capriccio for violin & piano | 1:55 |
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Grażyna Bacewicz ComposerPolish Capriccio for solo violin Work
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| 17 | Polish Capriccio for solo violin | 2:56 |
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