Nikolaj Znaider, Giancarlo Guerrero: Opening of the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic Season
About the Event
Undoubtedly the leading Polish composer between Chopin and Lutosławski, Szymanowski drew inspiration from a wide range of influences, which he later merged with his explorations of folk music from his native Poland. The Second Violin Concerto is deeply fixed in Polish folk music, especially that of the Tatra Mountains around Zakopane. The piece has been described as earthy and sinewy, with the Highland folk element playing an important role. The opening violin melody foreshadows many of the musical ideas of the concerto. Following the end of the cadenza, the second half of the piece develops into an animated march leading to a tranquil andantino. The finale insinuates the opening with the principal theme returning.
Practical Information
Programme:
A. Dvořák Carnival — concert overture op. 92
K. Szymanowski Violin Concerto No. 2 op. 61
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J. Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor op. 68
Cast / Production
Giancarlo Guerrero – conductor
Nikolaj Znaider – violin
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
