The quintet is made up of section leaders of the Warsaw Camerata orchestra: Adam Zarzycki - 1st violin, Monika Kos-Nowicka - 2nd violin, Michał Styczyński - viola, Jerzy Wołochowicz - cello and Małgorzata Kołcz - double bass.
Report from the concert Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY | The Witcher 2, interviews with Joe Hisaishi, Masashi Hamauzu, Adam Skorupa and Krzysztof Wierzynkiewicz, Magdalena Misk-Jackowska, Andrzej Mlynarczyk
Richard Berkeley - singer, cultural animator, president of the Board of the New Chamber Orchestra Foundation, whose family comes from Poland, studied singing with Ellis Keeler at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He also took private lessons from Rene Jacobs, Paul Esswood, John York Skinner, Margaret Lobo, and Arwel Trehearne Morgan.
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Samuel Barber, one of the most important American composers of the 20th century, is the author of extraordinary and beautiful works that reflect his remarkable talent and unique perspective on music. His compositions are characterized by rich harmony, original melodies, and deep emotional expression. "Summer Music," a piece for woodwind quintet, is an example of Barber's masterful composition. This four-movement suite allows the listener to experience the full spectrum of emotions associated with the summer atmosphere. From joyful and carefree moments to nostalgia and longing for the day that has just passed, Barber uses a variety of sounds and textures in his composition to present all the nuances and variations that characterize the summer aura. In the performance by Ensemble Wien-Berlin, "Summer Music" gains even more strength and clarity. The musicians perfectly convey the character and emotions of the piece, creating an impression of full engagement and dedication to the art. Their technical precision, combined with a deep understanding of the work, allows the listener to discover new aspects of this composition that might escape a hasty listener. "Summer Music" is an example of excellent composition that fits both into the tradition of American classical music and into the international canon of musical works. Samuel Barber, as the creator of this composition, demonstrates his extraordinary erudition and talent. His music has left a lasting mark in the history of music and continues to be a source of inspiration for contemporary composers.
This piece is simply amazing! Samuel Barber created a beautiful melody, which is perfectly interpreted by the Ensemble Wien-Berlin. The initial melancholy transitions into an energetic and joyful sound that puts me in a summer mood. I love how the different instruments have combined to create the unique sound of this brass quintet. This is music that perfectly captures the magic of summer and makes you want to float among the sounds. I just couldn't tear myself away from this recording!