Smolij, Mariusz

Eugene Zador (1894-1977): Elegie & Dance; Oboe Concerto; Studies for Orchestra / Laszlo Hadady, oboe

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-02-26

Works: Eugene Zador: Elegie and Dance, for orchestra; Oboe Concerto; Divertimento, for strings; Studies (8), for orchestra
Performers: Hadady, Laszlo
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz
Ensemble: ; Budapest Symphony Orchestra

This second disc of orchestral works by Zádor includes his most-performed piece, the Divertimento for Strings and the composer's own favorite, Studies for Orchestra....continue...
Recording information: Studio 6, Hungarian Radio (09/09/2011-09/11/2011)....continue...

Eugene Zador: Five Contrasts; A Children's Symphony; Aria and Allegro; Hungarian Capriccio et al.

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-05-29

Works: Eugene Zador: Aria and Allegro, for strings & brass; Contrasts (5), for orchestra; A Children's Symphony; Hungarian Capriccio, for orchestra; Csárdás Rhapsody, for orchestra
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz
Ensemble: ; Budapest Symphony Orchestra MAV

Eugene Zádor was a remarkable colorist and orchestrator whose Hollywood film work was extensive. He described himself as a 'middle of the road extremist'. The...continue...
Recording information: Studio 22, Hungarian Radio, Budapest, Hungary (09/13/2010-09/16/2010)....continue...

Rózsa: Three Hungarian Sketches; Cello Rhapsody; Hungarian Nocturne

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-01-25

Works: Miklós Rózsa: Overture to a Symphony Concert, Op. 26a (revised version); Rhapsody for cello & orchestra, Op. 3; Hungarian Nocturne, for orchestra, Op. 28; Hungarian Sketches (3), Op. 14
Performers: Kosower, Mark
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz

Along with his legacy of nearly one hundred film scores Miklós Rózsa's concert music has held its place in the repertoire. This fourth Naxos album...continue...

Rózsa: Viola Concerto, Hungarian Serenade / Smolij, Karni, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-12-16

Works: Miklós Rózsa: Concerto for viola & orchestra, Op. 37; Hungarian Serenade for orchestra, Op. 25
Performers: Karni, Gilad
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz
Ensemble: Budapest Concert Orchestra

The spirit of his native Hungary is seldom far away from the concert music of Miklos Rozsa, in spite of some 55 years spent in...continue...

Szeligowski: Concerto for Orchestra, etc / Ziolkowska, Smolij, Czapiewski, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-10-30

Works: Tadeusz Szeligowski: Comedy Overture, for orchestra; Polish Dances (4), for orchestra; Piano Concerto; Nocturne for orchestra; Concerto for orchestra
Performers: Czapiewski, Bogdan; Ziólkowska, Anna
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz
Ensemble: Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra

After the Second World War, the Polish composer Tadeusz Szeligowski settled in Poznan, where he was instrumental in the formation of the Poznan Philharmonic and...continue...

Panufnik - Homage to Polish Music / Smolij, Polish CO, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-11-21

Works: Andrzej Panufnik: Old Polish Suite, for string orchestra; Concerto in modo antico for Trumpet, Timpani, Harp, Harpsichord and Strings; Jagiellonian Triptych, for string orchestra; Divertimento, for o...
Performers: Cecocho, Igor [Trumpet]; Turonek, Hanna
Conductors: Smolij, Mariusz
Ensemble: Polish Chamber Orchestra

"Andrzej Panufnik's music seems not to be garnering much continued attention in the decade and a half since his death in 1991. He was a...continue...