On Martha Argerich's Birthday (Justyna Philipp / 12th Piano Sonata by Piotr Lachert)
In Memory of Piotr Lachert
Music of Piotr Lachert
Music of Piotr Lechert | Justyna Philipp
The name of this musical form comes from the Italian word suonare meaning "to sound". In the past (17th century), a sonata was an instrumental piece for multiple voices and thus became the opposite of a vocal cantata.
The street buzz of Christmas preparations by the well-dressed residents of the town, where the action of "The Nutcracker. A Christmas Tale" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky takes place, captivates from the first notes coming from the orchestra.
Jerzy Maksymiuk was born in Grodno. He completed his music studies with three diplomas: in piano (class of Jerzy Lefeld), composition (class of Piotr Perkowski), and conducting (class of Bogusław Madey).
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He is considered one of the most important composers of Polish contemporary music. His work encompasses various musical genres, from orchestral pieces to chamber compositions. "XX Sonata" is one of his most famous works, created on the occasion of the artist's 80th birthday. This composition was dedicated to the pianist, Justyna Philipp, who perfectly conveys the emotions and musical richness of this piece. Like many of Lachert's works, "XX Sonata" is an excellent example of the collision of sounds and melodies, which create an extraordinary atmosphere filled with tension and dynamism. This composition uniquely experiments with musical form and structure, providing listeners with unforgettable impressions. Piotr Lachert's creativity is not only an important part of Polish musical heritage but is also appreciated on the international stage. His compositions have been performed and recorded by renowned artists around the world. This is an extraordinary achievement for Polish classical music and attests to Piotr Lachert's great talent as a composer. His contribution to the development of Polish contemporary music is undoubtedly invaluable. Thanks to his creativity, we can derive joy from music that continues to surprise and inspire.
His compositions are full of emotion and originality, and the piece "XX Sonata" is a perfect example of his talent. Justyna Philipp handles the challenge of performing this demanding composition on the piano excellently. Her playing is full of passion and technical precision, which wonderfully conveys the character of the piece. The celebration of Piotr Lachert's 80th birthday is the perfect opportunity to appreciate his contribution to Polish music. His creativity deserves greater recognition, and "XX Sonata" is a perfect testament to why.