Karol Rathaus: Chamber Works

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Release Date: 16th Sep 2022
Catalogue No: DUX1854
Label: Dux
Length: 74 minutes

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Rathaus: Eine kleine Serenade for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet & Piano, Op. 23

Work length16:36

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Piotr Nowak (trumpet), Damian Lipień (bassoon), Paweł Cal (horn), Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Piotr Lato (clarinet)
Karol Rathaus Ensemble

I. Allegro

Track length2:32

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II. Intermezzo - Andante

Track length4:06

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III. Tema con variazioni

Track length9:58

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Rathaus: Pastorale & Danse for Violin & Piano, Op. 39

Work length13:17

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Marcin Hałat (violin)
Karol Rathaus Ensemble

I. Pastorale

Track length6:42

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II. Danse

Track length6:35

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Rathaus: Song of the Autumn for Clarinet & Piano

Work length3:44

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Piotr Lato (clarinet)
Karol Rathaus Ensemble

Rathaus: English Songs (3) for Voice & Piano, Op. 48

Work length11:28

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Roksana Wardenga (mezzo-soprano)

No. 1, Sweet Music

Track length3:12

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No. 2, As I Ride, as I Ride

Track length4:04

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No. 3, The Oblation

Track length4:12

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Rathaus: Moods (5) After American Poets for Voice & Piano, Op. 57

Work length13:38

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Roksana Wardenga (mezzo-soprano)

No. 1, My Sweet Old Etcetera

Track length3:28

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No. 2, Frustration

Track length1:59

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No. 3, Indian Summer

Track length2:40

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No. 4, Conversation Galante

Track length3:39

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No. 5, Pretty Futility

Track length1:52

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Rathaus: Dedication and Allegro, Op. 64

Work length8:27

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Marcin Hałat (violin)
Karol Rathaus Ensemble

I. Dedication

Track length4:08

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II. Allegro

Track length4:19

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Rathaus: Rapsodia notturna for Cello & Piano, Op. 66

Work length7:30

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Aleksandra Hałat (piano), Marcin Mączyński (cello)
Karol Rathaus Ensemble

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This album will bring listeners closer to the music of a slightly forgotten Polish composer of Jewish origin, Karol Rathaus (18951954). Some of the featured compositions are world recording premieres. Found in the archives by enthusiasts, they restore the memory of the artist and, above all, of his music.

Rathaus's activity coincided with the first, turbulent half of the 20th century a period of great stylistic changes. The composer absorbed all new trends while studying in Berlin, from where he was forced to flee in the 1930s due to the Nazi campaign. He was keen on creating chamber music, which can be found on the album, including Eine kleine Serenade, Op. 23 from 1927 for wind instruments, inspired by music from overseas; the piece has never been recorded so far. The works for violin and piano, Pastorale and Danse, Op. 39 and Dedication and Allegro 'Hommage Chopin', as well as one of the last compositions by Rathaus, which was already created in the United States, the expressive Rapsodia notturna, Op. 60 for cello and piano from 1950, stand out due to their beautiful sounds.

The compositions are performed by the Karol Rathaus Ensemble together with guest artists. The ensemble specializes in Rathaus's oeuvre, thanks to which listeners can get to know this beautiful, although still little-known music.

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