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accordion trio formed by three fabulous Polish musicians: Piotr
Chololowicz, Piotr Biazik and Jakub Mietla, all students of the
Academic in Katowice. Their efforts in studies have been confirmed
and honored with numerous affirmations in national and international
competitions. Their second CD, being honored with an introduction
by Prof Walter Maurer (see below), is introduced with a series
of Slavic compositions. An interesting reproduction in "modern"
style (sound) of the Slavic folklore.
The only exception of this performance is " Libertango "
of Astor Piazzolla (the real different passage in comparison with
the rest of all pieces), just as meant to show the inevitability
of its presence in all repertoire of each today’s accordionists.
Excellent level of this CD demonstrating great maturity of its
interpreters, only a hash of doubt in synchronism in isorhythmic
parts.
The three artists have an excellent control of their instruments,
from which they are able to extract high quality sonority. Also
perfect choice of their repertoire: "Slav Fantasy" of
Bogdan Precz (in three parts) is an interesting passage for the
sonorous combinations that creates, for the immediateness of the
language (typical of this composer), leaving only some perplexity
regarding the general structure.
The other three passages ("W moim ogrodeczku"- arrangement
of Jakub Mietla, " Kyrillikata " of Grekow and Piotr
Chololowicz j and " Recenica " arrangement of the Ars
Harmonica trio) are the best parts of this work: where one can
listen to most beautiful sonority, very well taken care of and
interesting because unusual and innovative and a successful combination
amongst rhythm and melodies evidencing the colours of Balkan and
Slavic folklore.
CD Introduction by Prof. Walter Maurer
The passion for the accordion connected the three musicians
who met in The Music Academy in Katowice (Poland), where they
educated their owns skills under by Prof. Joachim Pichura's supervision.
In Katowice they have started their concerts activity, which has
become widespread all over Europe. The trio has won numerous national
and international competitions, and they have competed in a lot
of significant festivals. They have won critics and audience approval.
The group has also performed with famous symphony orchestras.
The musicians have various and broad range of artistic programme,
which shows tremendous expression and sounds possibility of accordion.
They prove that the accordion is suitable for every music style.
During their concerts we can listen to J.S.Bach, A.Vivaldi, and
A.Piazzolla, but - how the musicians claim that - the closest
to their hearts and the eagerliest performed is folk music of
the Slavonic lineage. This music is worked out and arranged by
the trio "Ars Harmonica". The unique atmosphere of folk
music comes from the connection of irregular rhythms, the specific
temperament of the Balcan music and vivid harmony typical for
Middle and East Europe. This causes that music appeals to the
listeners' hearts in a natural way and leaves behind indelible
impression.
"...it is an
exceptional first award, because the jury was voiced special praise
for artistically mature performance. The technique as well as
the musical setting were at international level. The group's performance
was fully professional. Since 1960 it is a first time when the
jury was allowed that highest prizes for a group..."
General
Secretary (CIA - UMC UNESCO)
Prof. Walter
Maurer
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