Description
Lutosławski: Piano Concerto | Symphony No. 2 – Krystian Zimerman, Berliner Philharmoniker, Simon Rattle CD
UPC: 028947945185
MPN (Catalog Number): 479 4518 GH
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon
Overview
This exceptional Deutsche Grammophon release unites two masterpieces by Witold Lutosławski (1913–1994), one of the 20th century’s most visionary composers. Pianist Krystian Zimerman, a close collaborator and friend of the composer, joins forces with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker in an electrifying live performance that reveals the full scope of Lutosławski’s modern musical language.
The Piano Concerto (1987–88), written for Zimerman himself, is an intricate dialogue between soloist and orchestra, rich in color and rhythmic tension. Complementing it is Symphony No. 2 (1965–67), a groundbreaking work divided into the contrasting movements Hésitant and Direct, showcasing the composer’s mastery of controlled improvisation and orchestral architecture.
Klassik.com praised the performance: “It was obvious that the orchestra and the soloist were old friends. Krystian Zimerman and Simon Rattle created just the right amount of magic and atmosphere.”
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical / 20th Century
- Composer: Witold Lutosławski (1913–1994)
- Performers: Krystian Zimerman (Piano); Berliner Philharmoniker; Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Release Year: 2015
- Recording Type: Live Performance
- Total Duration: 52:22
- Recording Support: Adam Mickiewicz Institute – Polska Music Programme
- Made in: E.U.
Interesting Facts
- Composer and Performer Connection: The Piano Concerto was composed by Lutosławski specifically for Krystian Zimerman, making this recording a deeply personal interpretation.
- Polish Musical Heritage: Supported by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute under the Polska Music Programme, this album highlights the enduring impact of Polish contemporary music on the world stage.
- Innovative Symphonic Form: Symphony No. 2 explores the contrast between freedom and structure, featuring two movements titled Hésitant and Direct that epitomize Lutosławski’s creative philosophy.
- Critical Acclaim: Reviewers celebrated the chemistry between Zimerman, Rattle, and the Berliner Philharmoniker, praising the performance’s balance of precision, power, and poetry.
- World-Class Collaboration: The partnership of Zimerman and Rattle represents a union of two of the greatest living interpreters of Lutosławski’s music.
Track Listing
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (1987–88)
- I. Moderato – 5:35
- II. Presto – Poco meno mosso – Lento – 4:38
- III. Largo – 7:56
- IV. Presto – 7:27
Symphony No. 2 (1965–67)
- I. Hésitant – 12:26
- II. Direct – 13:42
Total Duration: 52:22
Publishers
© 2015 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin. © 2015 Stiftung Berliner Philharmoniker (Symphony No. 2) under license to Deutsche Grammophon GmbH. A Universal Music Company. Cover Photos: Mat Hennek. Made in the E.U.
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