The Crisis Years
After the October Revolution of 1917, Szymanowski returned to Warsaw, now the capital city of an independent Poland, but he struggled to find a place in the nation's regeneration.
The October Revolution of 1917 resulted in the destruction of Szymanowski's family estate in the Ukraine. Returning to Warsaw, now the capital city of a newly independent Poland, Szymanowski struggled to find a place for himself in the nation's regeneration. Feeling undervalued, he looked to the international community to disseminate his music. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Karol Szymanowski
Piesni muezina szalonego Op.42, arr. composer for voice and orchestra
Conductor: Robert SATANOWSKI Performer: Barbara ZAGORZANKA - Soprano Performer: Polish National Opera Orchestra
- MUSICA MUNDI.
- CD 314-001.
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Karol Szymanowski
King Roger [Krol Roger] - opera Op.46
Conductor: Simon RATTLE Conductor: Simon RATTLE Performer: Elzbieta SZMYTKA - Soprano Performer: Philip LANGRIDGE - Tenor Performer: Thomas HAMPSON - Baritone Performer: City Of Birmingham S O. Performer: City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
- EMI.
- 5568232.
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Karol Szymanowski
Concerto no. 1 Op.35 for violin and orchestra
Conductor: Simon RATTLE Performer: Thomas ZEHETMAIR - Violin Performer: City Of Birmingham S O.
- EMI.
- CDC5556072.
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Karol Szymanowski
Slopiewnie [Word songs] Op.46b vers. for soprano & orch.
Conductor: Leon BOTSTEIN Performer: Zofia KILANOWICZ - Soprano Performer: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- TELARC.
- CD-80567.
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