Szałowski, Antoni (1907-1973)Divertimento (5:30) 1955 Publisher: Chester Music (c1956) PreludioAriettaRondino Instrumentation: oboe, clarinet, bassoon This short yet graceful work is dedicated to the René Daraux Trio d’Anches and commissioned by the Chester publishing house in London. As in the trio, the Divertimento showcases formal clarity, motoric rhythmical movement, tonal harmony with dissonance. … Read more
Szałowski, Antoni (1907-1973)Wind Quintet (10:00) 1954 Publisher: Chester Music (c1956) AllegroAndantinoAllegro Instrumentation: flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon This work exemplifies certain characteristics of Szałowski’s music, such as chromatic runs, driving sixteenth note motoric rhythmic movement, and traditional tonality. The composer uses rhythmic grouping and accents to negate the indicated meter, and often … Read more
Szałowski, Antoni (1907-1973)Trio (9:08) 1936 Publisher: Solo Agents and Chester Music (c1943) I. AllegroII. AndanteIII. GavotteIV. Allegro Instrumentation: oboe, clarinet, bassoon After completing his studies with Nadia Boulanger, Szałowski concentrated on composing chamber works. During the years 1936-1937 he wrote the Trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon, and three other chamber pieces. These … Read more