Born in Vilnius and a student of Nadia Boulanger, Romuald Twardowski writes music which blends tradition and modernity. His writing for strings is consistently masterful, whether in the lyricism and capricious rhythms of Serenade for string orchestra, or the 'new simplicity' of his Violin Concerto. Fantazja hiszpanska ('Spanish Fantasia') shows how deeply the composer absorbed flamenco music during a visit to Spain, while Niggunim explores authentic Hassidic Jewish melodies. Capriccio in Blue is a delightful and wholly original salute to George Gershwin. Award-winning violinist Kinga Augustyn's playing has been described as 'stylish and vibrant' (The Strad). She also appears on other recordings for Naxos, including a release of Polish violin classics about which Fanfare wrote: "she meets the challenge magnificently. Hallmarks of her playing are razor-sharp execution, even in the most taxing technical passages."

Tracklist:

Spanish Fantasia (Version For Violin & Orchestra): I. Improvisación
Spanish Fantasia (Version For Violin & Orchestra): II. Danza
Serenade For String Orchestra: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Serenade For String Orchestra: II. Andante Espressivo
Serenade For String Orchestra: III. Con Brio
Violin Concerto: I. Grave - Più Mosso
Violin Concerto: II. Andante
Violin Concerto: III. Allegro Deciso
Niggunim "Melodies Of The Hasidim"
Capriccio In Blue

UPC: 747313903177
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 12.7.18
Format: CD

Kinga Augustyn - Violin Concerto / Spanish Fantasia (CD)