Krzysztof Kaczka, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra – Schubert: Works for Flute (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 58:38 minutes | 1,11 GB | Genre: Classical
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From the song cycle Die schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795 (“The Fair Maid of the Mill”), the eighteenth lied titled Trockne Blumen (“Withered Flowers”) served as inspiration for Schubert to compose Introduction and Variations, D. 802 for flute and piano. This piece was written in 1824 for Ferdinand Bogner, a flute professor at the Vienna Conservatory and one of Schubert’s friends. Eventually, Bogner became head of the Gesellschaft der Österreichischen Musikfreunde (Austrian Philharmonic Society) and helped organize the premiere of several of Schubert’s works. Deeply expressive and lyrical, the version for flute and string quintet in this recording was arranged by Rainer Schottstädt and is a technical tour de force for every flutist.
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Krzysztof Kaczka, Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava, Felipe Tristan – Reinecke & Penderecki: Flute Concertos (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 47:24 minutes | 881 MB | Genre: Classical
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Carl Reinecke is famous for his beautiful melodies and amazing fondness of classical forms, to the point that his oeuvre comprises nearly all such forms that were practiced in his time. Krzysztof Penderecki, on the other hand, was an icon of the avant-garde and definitely preferred avoiding convention, rather than following the mainstream. The two had never met, which would have been impossible, as Carl Reinecke died 23 years before Krzysztof Penderecki was born. Nevertheless, flutist Krzysztof Kaczka has made the improbable come true – thanks to his efforts, the two musicians do finally meet, more specifically, two of their major pieces come together on one album. Both compositions are highly esteemed by critics and flutists alike, who gladly include them in their repertoire.
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Krzysztof Kaczka – J.S. Bach: Concertos for Violin & Flute (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 51:03 minutes | 554 MB | Genre: Classical
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How would have Bach composed if he had had access to modern instrumentarium: a violin with Tourte’s bow that produces a higher volume of sound, a trumpet with an entire chromatic scale or a contemporary grand piano? Would he be inspired by the art of virtuosos of today, such as the Leipzig ensemble of Collegium Musicum, as he was known to have composed for distinguished artists? Would he forgive pop or computer game composers for using his music? How would he judge changes in the key of pieces, which played a vital role in the intellectual and emotional rendition of music according to Baroque rules? Or else, would he adjust to the vibe of our epoch and make use of samples instead of real performers?
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Krzysztof Kaczka & Lilian Akopova – Romanian Flute Music (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 58:11 minutes | 507 MB | Genre: Classical
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The renowned Polish flautist Krzysztof Maciej Kaczka was born in Torun. He is thought of as one of the most creative and versatile musicians of his generation. He learnt to play the flute in early childhood, originally with Cecilia Knopp in Chorzow and later with Grzegorz Cimoszko and Elzbieta Dastych-Szwarc in Warsaw. He completed his studies with Irena Grafenauer at the Mozarteum Salzburg, with Wolfgang Schulz at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and with Marianne Henkel-Adorjan at the University of Music and Theater in Munich. It was here that he received his masterclass diploma in 2005.
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