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Adrian Robak: Réflexions

Anna Firlus (harpsichord, organ), Krzysztof Firlus (viola da gamba, pardessus de viole, double bass)

Adrian Robak: Réflexions
Overall, the spectacular playing of both performers (the harpsichord parts in particular require some really impressive technique from Anna Firlus, which she meets in effortless fashion) and...

Adrian Robak: Réflexions

Anna Firlus (harpsichord, organ), Krzysztof Firlus (viola da gamba, pardessus de viole, double bass)

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Overall, the spectacular playing of both performers (the harpsichord parts in particular require some really impressive technique from Anna Firlus, which she meets in effortless fashion) and...

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Reflexions is an extraordinary surprise for listeners. It contains premiere recordings of a young Polish composer, surprising both with an unusual selection of instruments and the richness of the compositional techniques and means of expression used.

The composer is Adrian Robak, born in 1979, a versatile artist, experimenting with the possibilities of instruments and their sound, departing from traditional, historical forms. On the CD, he combines instruments associated with early music harpsichord, viola da gamba (as well as its soprano 'sister' pardessus de viole), double bass and organ, rarely used in duets and usually associated only with sacred music. The musical possibilities of the instruments are explored in a whole range of compositional techniques, present in all four cycles of the presented compositions. The expressive intensity, achieved, among others, thanks to virtuoso passages, strong rhythm-driven factor, juxtaposed with lyrical fragments, with a large emotional load, expressed through a lively melodic line, makes this music full of passion and extraordinarily intense.

The harpsichord and organ part are performed by Anna Firlus, soloist and chamber musician, member of {oh!} orkiestra historyczna, while the viola da gamba, pardessus de viole and double bass are played by Krzysztof Firlus, a versatile musician, also associated with {oh!} orkiestra historyczna. Both are among the leading Polish artists dealing with both early and contemporary music. They have released a number of award-winning and critically acclaimed recordings. In addition, they are active performers and teachers.

Contents and tracklist

No. 1, Prestissimo
Track length2:39
No. 2, Sostenuto
Track length5:39
No. 3, Agitato
Track length2:37
No. 4, Largo e calmo
Track length6:53
No. 5, Concitato
Track length3:12
I.
Track length6:20
II.
Track length2:55
III.
Track length5:10
No. 1, Ami du pauvre et du riche, s’ils sont vertueux
Track length2:26
No. 2, À dégrossir la pierre brute
Track length4:35
No. 3, Et dépouillé de mes métaux
Track length2:45
I. Réflexion sur l’acacia
Track length9:45
II. Feuilles d’acacias
Track length6:03

Awards and reviews

Sep/Oct 2022

Overall, the spectacular playing of both performers (the harpsichord parts in particular require some really impressive technique from Anna Firlus, which she meets in effortless fashion) and the generally fine music make this a recommended purchase.
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