Polish composer and pianist Karol Szymanowski was born on this day in 1882.
Remembered as one of the eminent Polish composers of the 20th Century, his signature works include 4 symphonies, ballets Harnasie and Mandragora, operas Hagith and Krol Roger – and 2 violin concertos.
VC YOUNG ARTIST STEPHEN WAARTS & THOMAS HOPPE | KAROL SZYMANOWSKI | DRYADS AND PAN | 2015 QUEEN ELISABETH INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION
Szymanowski: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Nocturne & Tarantella |CD|
Ilya Kaler
Antoni Wit
The Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Release Date: April 24, 2007
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