Dux

Tebe Boga Hvalim – We Praise Thee, O God (DUX)

The Varslavia Ensemble showcases the voice as an instrument for a magical experience [SA]

Lukaszewski Musica Profana 4 DUX

Łukaszewski: Musica Profana 4 (DUX)

The perfect introduction to a composer who not only writes beautiful music but also tugs on the heartstrings [SA]

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Hevel: Polish piano works of the 20th and 21st centuries (Dux)

Wachowski’s excellent selection of works makes for a disc I shall be enjoying for a long time to come [SA]

Josquin Desprez: Josquin in Poland (DUX)

Not only Josquin in Poland, but Josquin sung in Polish style [JV]

Subissati: Sonate per violino solo e basso continuo (DUX)

Magnificent sonatas, splendid performances [JV]

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Penderecki: Paradise Lost (Dux)

A valuable Penderecki rediscovery undermined by problems of preparation and presentation [PCG]

Polish Chamber Music Dafo SQ Dux 2040

Polish Chamber Music (Dux)

Challenging music, brilliantly played, in a celebration of three decades of performing excellence [NB]

Tansman: Cosmopolite (Dux)

A veritable treasure trove of delights [PRJ]

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Łukaszewski: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (Dux)

Two impressive choral symphonies by this important Polish composer [SB]

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Shostakovich & Arensky: Piano trios (DUX)

Performances that underplay the essential character of each work [DJB]

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Hindemith: Ludus Tonalis (DUX)

An admirable new account of Hindemith’s piano masterpiece [SB]

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Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (DUX)

Intermittently good, but inconsistent and not outstanding [RMo]

Energico (DUX)

Accordion meets chamber orchestra in colourful, zestful performances [JW]

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Irrberge (Dux)

An interesting concept, though how much this really adds to the performances, I am not sure [MBu]

Mirecki & J Wieniawski: Symphonies (DUX)

Two little-known composers, one very fine work [DJB]

Zarębski: Complete Works Vol 5 (Dux)

Dazzling pianism bring these fascinating unpublished works into the limelight [RCh]

Polish Violin Duo (Dux)

The disc to help appreciate works for two violins [SA]

Polish Concerti Vol1 DUX 1958

Polish Concerti Vol. 1 (Dux)

An unusual and deeply satisfying disc – give it a try [WH]

Bacewicz: Music for String Orchestra (DUX)

A valuable addition to the growing representation of Bacewicz [SB]

Glass: Complete Piano Études (DUX)

A few tempos don’t quite work, but some of the pieces match the best [DJB]

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Rêverie – Polish Cello Miniatures (Dux)

First recordings of works that deserved to stay buried [DJB]

Glière: String Quartets (DUX)

Attractively confident and assured quartets in dramatic, virtuosic readings [NB]

Their Voices (Dux)

A Polish-Jewish chamber programme focusing on the 1930s [JW]

Miładowski and Chopin: Known and Unknown Romantics (Dux)

Unknown but attractive piano music by Miładowski but not my top choice for the Chopin [RCh]