Kurpiński; Moniuszko; Noskowski: String Quartets

Lutosławski Quartet

8.573978

Providing an overview of almost a century, this album reflects the aspirations of Polish nationalism through the works of three pivotal figures. Karol Kurpiński laid the foundations of a national style and his Fantasy for String Quartet is both serious and ingenious in design. Zygmunt Noskowski, considered the country’s leading composer during the last decade of his life, was a mentor to future generations and crafted a witty piece on a theme of Viotti, including the use of a polacca. Stanisław Moniuszko’s quartets balance the hymnal with the rustic, being lively, unexpected and bracing.

Works:

•Zygmunt Noskowski: Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Viotti
• Stanislaw Moniuszko: String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor
•Stanisław Moniuszko: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major
•Kurpinski: Fantasy for String Quartet in C Major

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

Naxos

05-06-2023

747313397877