Music of Jan Krzywicki
Mary Ann Coppa (harp), Terry Everson (trumpet), Susan Nowicki (piano), Elizabeth Hainen (harp), Emily Golden (mezzo-soprano), Anthony Orlando (percussion), Colorado Quartet, Jan Krzywicki
A native of Philadelphia, Jan Krzywicki has studied with, among others, Vincent Persichetti, Nadia Boulanger and Darius Milhaud. He is active as a composer, conductor and educator. Since 1990 he has been conductor of the Philadelphia contemporary ensemble Network for New Music. He is a professor of music theory at Temple University, teaching courses in analysis, performance practice, and ear training.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| String Quartet | Jan Krzywicki | Colorado Quartet |
| Starscape for solo harp | Jan Krzywicki | Mary Ann Coppa, harp |
| Sonata for Trumpet and Piano | Jan Krzywicki | Terry Everson, trumpet, Susan Nowicki, piano |
| Four Songs after Rexroth | Jan Krzywicki | Emily Golden, mezzo, Elizabeth Hainen, harp, Susan Nowicki, piano, Anthony Orlando, percussion, Jan Krzywicki, conductor |
Reviews
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"...Krzywicki's musical language is dissonant and flies in the face of minimalist and post-minimalist trends. In these persuasive performances, it is a highly expressive language. The kaleidoscopic String Quartet (1993-94) is the most riveting work on the disc....Most of the music is anguished, but the work ends in a sorrowful mood that reflects the sadness Krzywicki felt about his father's death a few months earlier. I cannot imagine a more passionate, committed reading than this one by the Colorado Quartet...."
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