Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - Franz Xaver Scharwenka- Piano Concerto No. 1 · Symphony C minor (2024) [24/48]

The history of symphonic concerts in Poznań goes back to the interwar years. When Poland regained independence, symphonic repertoire was played by the local opera orchestra. In 1931 the Symphonic Orchestra of the Capital City of Poznań, unofficially called the Poznań Philharmonic, was formed comprising mainly the musicians of the opera ensemble. The orchestra went down in the history of Polish music when it premiered the Szymanowski Fourth Symphony in 1932.

A new chapter opened for the Poznań Philharmonic on 10 November 1947 when the orchestra led by its first conductor Stanisław Wisłocki gave a concert with the pianist Raul Koczalski. Tadeusz Szeligowski became the first director of the Philharmonic; a renowned composer who made successful effort before the war to restore regular concert activity in the city. Today, the Philharmonic bears his name. Philharmonic concerts are held at the University Auditorium that is famous for its splendid acoustics.

The orchestra ranks among the most prominent Polish symphonic ensembles. A long line of outstanding musicians followed Stanisław Wisłocki at the helm of the institution including Jerzy Katalewicz, Robert Satanowski, Witold Krzemieński, Zdzisław Szostak, Renard Czajkowaski, Wojciech Rajski, Wojciech Michniewski, Andrzej Borejko, Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk, José Maria Florêncio and Przegorz Nowak. Marek Pijarowski has been the principal director of the orchestra since the 2007/2008 season. Wojciech Nentwig became director of the Philharmonic in 2006.

The orchestra has toured all over Europe and participated in numerous festivals such as Romaeuropa – Villa Medici, Kissingen Sommer, Ankara Sanat Festivali, Festwochen in Herrenhausen, Bregenzer Frühling, Dresdner Musikfestspiele and Choriner Musiksommer. It has recorded symphony, opera and ballet music for radio, television and on CDs. The most recent additions to the catalogue of recordings include Karol Karpiński's overtures and clarinet concerto (Polskie Radio) and Franz Xaver Scharwenka's orchestral music (Naxos).

TRACKLIST

1. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 1 Piano Concerto No. 1 I. Allegro patetico
2. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 2 Piano Concerto No. 1 II. Allegro assai
3. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 3 Piano Concerto No. 1 III. Allegro non tanto
4. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 4 Symphony in C minor I. Andante - Allegro non troppo
5. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 5 Symphony in C minor II. Allegro molto quasi presto
6. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 6 Symphony in C minor III. Adagio
7. Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra - 7 Symphony in C minor IV. Allegro molto quasi presto – Adagio – Tempo I – Allegro molto



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