Polish Composers Of The 20th Century by Marek Pospieszalski

A huge feat that Marek took creating this album takes a well- deserved respect. Double album where he uses the scores of such Polish modern composers as: Jan Krenz, Tadeusz Baird, Kazimierz Serocki, Tomasz Sikorski, Witold Szalonek, Bogusław Schaeffer, Marek Stachowski, Andrzej Panufnik, Roman Palester, Zbigniew Rudziński, Włodzimierz Kotoński and Zygmunt Krauze to mention just a few.

The richness, imagination and inventive spirit of those compiled here is astounding. I was floored with it, exploring those composers again thanks to Bołt releases but also trying to find them on YT some years ago. 

It is a compilation, yes. But in every other way - each of the 12 tracks is a separate entity, a different world which is a wonderful experience bearing in mind how those individuals shaped the face of modern composition in Poland. Power of sonoric and melodic aspect of those brings back the thoughts of how much was it difficult to become an original composer in different times, in different conditions without being self-depreciatory and idiosyncratic. 

Marek and his ensemble take those compositions even further, thanks to their skills and talent but also knowing full well the context and having this unique ability to create something more than just music - an atmosphere, a field to reflect and ponder on the goldmine of ideas and sonic assemblages.

released March 29, 2022

Marek Pospieszalski soprano, alto & tenor saxophone, clarinet, alto clarinet, flute & tape

Piotr Chęcki tenor saxophone

Tomasz Dąbrowski trumpet

Tomasz Sroczyński viola

Szymon Mika electric guitar & acoustic guitar

Grzegorz Tarwid piano

Max Mucha double bass

Qba Janicki drums & soundboard

All arrangements by Marek Pospieszalski | Recorded by Tomasz Kubiak at "Alchemia"/Kraków July 2021 | Mixed & Mastered by Michał Kupicz

Produced by Marek Pospieszalski | Executive production by Pedro Costa for Trem Azul | Design by Travassos | Photos by Szymon Hantkiewicz

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