2: Farewell to Folklore: 1949-58
Lutoslawski attempted to keep a low profile throughout the 1950s, working as a staff composer for Polish radio, writing children's songs and music for films and the theatre. The Concerto for Orchestra, a commission for the Warsaw
Philharmonic Orchestra, established Lutoslawski as the country's leading composer. Afterthis he drew a line under what had been a profoundly difficult time and took the first of several steps towards developing a highly personal musical language. Presented by Donald Macleod. Andantino (Bucolics, No 4) Ann Martin-Davis (piano) Concerto for Orchestra
BBC Philharmonic, conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier
The Sea: The Wind (Five Songs) Susan Legg (mezzo),
Ann Martin-Davis (piano) Musique Funebre
BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davies