Credits:

Antoni Wit

Description:

Pendereckis (b. 1933) Horn Concerto, which received its Japanese premiere in 2008 under his own baton (with the virtuoso Vlatkovi as soloist), immediately became a popular work thanks to the combination of its somewhat nostalgic soundscapes and the horns virtuosic techniques, and A CD release followed almost immediately, prompting many to reflect on Pendereckis significance in the contemporary world. This recording of the Horn Concerto, made in 2010, features a version that has undergone some revisions since its premiere. Perhaps this allows for a more level-headed listening experience, distanced from the frenzy of that time? The other five works are selected primarily from the edgy Penderecki of the 1960s. Vitos steady and assured performance will undoubtedly allow listeners to fully savor the evolution of the Penderecki sound. From pure contemporary music to jazz influences, improvisation, and