70 albums for the 70th anniversary! Premiere of a new Philharmonic release

The choice of this work is not accidental, as this composition perfectly illustrates the entire spectrum of emotions and states of mind accompanying us in key moments of life, and is reflected in the rich history of our Orchestra. This very personal statement by the composer allows us to individually interpret the composition from the perspective of our own experiences, as well as allowing a special journey in the wider historical and social context - says Dorota Serwa, Managing Director of the Philharmonic.

Symphony in E minor ‘Rebirth' Op. 7 (1902) is one of the first orchestral works and at the same time the only symphony by Mieczysław Karłowicz (1876-1909), written at the culmination of his studies in Berlin under Heinrich Urban. The composition, the work on which probably began in 1900, was performed for the first time in Berlin on March 21, 1903, and the composer himself was conducting. "He did unbelievably well, keeping the mind awake and bringing out all shades of dynamism" (Stanisław Barcewicz). As one of the two compositions by Karłowicz (next to the poem Returning Waves), it contains a detailed literary program from the composer, which was published in the newspaper "Słowo Polskie".

The album 'Mieczysław Karłowicz – Rebirth' is released on a SuperAudio Compact Disk, to provide those seekers of best sound quality with a quality rendition of the work. The album is already the second release of the Philharmonic in Szczecin in which one can hear the compositions of the patron of the Institution. The first album ‘Karłowicz. Filharmonia. Szczecin’ was released in 2016 and received a nomination for a Fryderyk in the category ‘Album of the year – symphonic and concert music’.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Orchestra, which we are celebrating this season, we have a unique offer for music lovers – 70 albums at 70% of the regular price. The first seventy buyers will be able to buy the album for PLN 25.90.

The album 'Mieczysław Karłowicz – Rebirth' will go on sale on October 17 at 13.00. It will be available for purchase at the Ticket Office of the PhIlharmonic as well as online at www.filharmonia.szczecin.pl.