Lutoslawski/ Polish National Radio Symphony Orch - Szymanowski & LutosawskiUnder the direction of it's Chief Conductor Alexander Liebreich, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra has become the leading ensemble in the country and is one of Europe's major radio orchestras. As cultural ambassadors with a rich tradition, the orchestra has made it's mark through performances of Polish composers, as it is impressively seen in this cycle that features works by Karol Szymanowski and Witold Lutoslawski. The three part cycle

This selection of their work

the intensity of Wolf's performance prompted Sun Records impresario

All of the works are with lyrics by William Shakespeare and are sung by Czech soprano Lucie Silkenová

whose co-founders included former Sun producers

A fascinating insight into how opera in England might have developed after Henry Purcell's death had not Handel moved to London in 1712

especially in BWV 57

then called

Swingin' School

In addition to it's domestic concerts

Of all the pianists in the annals of jazz

Gathering together their sessions for Scepter

provocative