Composer(s): Meyer, Krzysztof
Ensemble(s): Poznan Piano Trio
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music; Instrumental
Catalogue No: 8.573500
Barcode: 747313350070
Release Date: 01/2016

MEYER, K.: Instrumental Music - Canzona / Imaginary Variations / Moment Musical / Misterioso / Piano Trio (Poznań Piano Trio)

This recording presents chamber music by Krzysztof Meyer composed over a 30-year period and for a variety of instrumental combinations. The lyrical Canzona, the bravura cello solo Moment musical and the atmospheric Misterioso are all miniatures, the latter a competition test piece demanding expressive melodic shaping and delicate sustained harmonics. The substantial Piano Trio develops over recurring motifs, taking flight through striking contrasts over a tonal centre of C. The Imaginary Variations suggest Classical form through constant change, with piano and violin interacting in a rich interplay of layers, rhythms and imitation.

Tracklist

Meyer, Krzysztof
Baranowska, Monika (cello)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
1 Canzona, Op. 56 10:38
Baranowska, Monika (cello)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
Ziolkowska, Anna (violin)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
2 Imaginary Variations, Op. 114 16:21
Ziolkowska, Anna (violin)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
Baranowska, Monika (cello)
3 Moment Musical 04:41
Baranowska, Monika (cello)
Ziolkowska, Anna (violin)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
4 Misterioso, Op. 83 07:14
Ziolkowska, Anna (violin)
Kluwak-Sobolewska, Laura (piano)
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)
5 I. Impetuoso 02:48
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)
6 II. Adagio inquieto 09:12
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)
7 III. Allegretto capriccioso 03:34
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)
8 IV. Cantabile e furioso 04:13
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)
9 V. Con moto 13:03
Poznan Piano Trio (Ensemble)

Total Playing Time: 01:11:44