Robert Groslot Violin Concerto. Concerto for Orchestra.
Robert Groslot
Violin Concerto. Concerto for Orchestra.
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Brussels Philharmonic
Robert Groslot conductor
Naxos 8573808 (2018)
World premiere recordings
“…the Violin Concerto is laced with scintillating motifs both ethereal and playful as well as complex moods ranging from the dream-like and magical to the dark and violent. The Concerto for Orchestra is a meticulously structured and dazzlingly evocative showpiece…”
—NAXOS
“…amazing intellect, plus emotional depth and passion in her playing … she sees that each note has a purpose … her playing is a remarkable combination of warmth and clarity. It is music that grabs your attention through its intensity and depth…”
—FANFARE MAGAZINE, Carl Miller
Grażyna Bacewicz Violin Concertos Nos 2, 4 and 5
Grażyna Bacewicz
Violin Concertos Nos 2, 4 and 5.
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Lukasz Borowicz conductor
Chandos 10673 (2011)
premiere recordings
DIAPASON 5 AWARD, October 2011
DISC OF THE MONTH, Chandos Records (July 2011)
“These works are like rare stones. You have to find them but once found they shine brilliantly.”
“This is superb follow-up to Joanna Kurkowicz’ first disc of the Violin Concertos by Grazyna Bacewicz… played with fire and passion… ”
—BBC MUSIC: ***** Performance ***** Sound
“Joanna Kurkowicz proves the ideal exponent of these impassioned scores. She propels the music’s many passages of vivacious brilliance with virtuoso elan, retaining absolute tonal focus and immaculate coordination in even the most challenging of sequences.”
—STRAD MAGAZINE, Julian Haylock
Grazyna Bacewicz Violin Concertos Nos 1, 3 and 7
Grażyna Bacewicz
Violin Concertos Nos 1, 3 and 7.
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Lukasz Borowicz conductor
Chandos 10533 (2009)
Diapason d’Or Award , March 2010.
Preis der Deutchen Schallplaten Kritik,
2009 nomination.
Fryderyk Award 2010, nomination.
#6 on Amazon.comʼs list of the Best Classical Albums of 2009.
“…superbly played selection… It is an interesting collection, and Joanna Kurkowicz is a keenly alert soloist in all three works… They are wonderfully idiomatic works, colourfully scored and always interesting.”
—GUARDIAN
Shirish Korde
Shirish Korde
Svara Yantra. Violin Concerto
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ruben Silva conductor
Neuma 450-107 (2007)
World premiere recording
“Svara-Yantra was inspired by the brilliant and
passionate playing of the violinist Joanna Kurkowicz.”
—Shirish Korde
John McDonald Airy Music for Violin and Piano
John McDonald
Airy. Music for Violin and Piano
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
John McDonald piano
Bridge 9402( 2013)
World premiere recordings
“…In this work (Solo Sonata) particularly, violinist Joanna Kurkowicz gets to shine, although she is clearly the master of her instrument in the other works as well. Her phrasing, technical assurance and impeccable intonation all serve to present this and the other music heard herein splendidly…”
— FANFARE MAGAZINE
“…she performs this poetic, mercurial, occasionally spiky, but more often gossamer, music with finesse, intelligence, and great technical skill. …Obviously, most highly recommended.”
—FANFARE MAGAZINE
Grażyna Bacewicz
Grażyna Bacewicz
Polish Capriccio. Works for violin and piano
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Gloria Chien piano
Chandos 10250 (2004)
“This is music which demands disciplined virtuosity, such as Joanna Kurkowicz has in spades.”
—GRAMOPHONE
“Joanna Kurkowicz performs each work with
conspicuous ease, …spectacular release.”
—FANFARE MAGAZINE
Alfred Schnittke
Quasi una Sonata. Works for violin and piano
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Sergey Schepkin piano
Bridge 9104 (2001)
“Polish violinist Joanna Kurkowicz makes a strong impact in these performances. Her playing holds one enthralled, demonstrating a strong personality and an assured technique.”
—STRAD MAGAZINE
Boston Herald: Best of Year 2001
Shirish Korde Svara Yantra. Violin Concerto
Shirish Korde
Svara Yantra. Violin Concerto
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Li Xincao conductor
Asia Pacific Festival 2007
Aurora Australis
Lansing McLoskey
Lasing McLoskey
Sixth Species
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Andrew Talle cello
Nina Ferrigno piano
Albany Records 1044 (2008)
“Smart, compelling and fascinating music that gives strong hints of a punk-band past. … a chaotic collision of exuberant populist style with a bluesy edge and infectious punch. … Sixth Species offers a bracing sampler from an engaging, greatly gifted composer I hope to hear more from.”
—Lawrence A. Johnson, GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE
Simon Andrews
Simon Andrews
And that moment when the bird sings.
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Simon Andrews piano
Navona 6163 (2018)
World premiere recordings
“Magnificent Music! …beautifully lifting and uplifting…”
—AMAZON
“A very dramatic work that captures the listener from the beginning.” (Violin Dialogues)
Ralf Yusuf Gawlick
Ralf Yusuf Gawlick
Sonic Images
Concerto Concertante per sei instrumenti
Capstone Records 8712 (2003)
Barbara White
Barbara White
Apocryphal Stories
Chansons D’Amour
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Joseph Lin violin
Albany Records 626 (2004)
Arthur Berger
Arthur Berger
The Complete Orchestral Music
Serenade Concertante
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Boston Modern Orchestra Project
Gil Rose conductor
New World Records 80605-2 (2003)
New York Times: Best Classical CD of 2003
Malcolm Peyton
Malcolm Peyton
String Quartets
Songs from Walt Whitman
Borromeo String Quartet
Jennifer Ayers soprano
Joanna Kurkowicz violin
Centaur 2327 (1997)