Winter Moods: A narrative of musical sketches capturing winter landscapes; from the northern vistas of Grieg’s native fjords to the snowy forests of Baltic Lithuania and Latvia. This programme fills the mind with the wonder of winter - that barren darkness that gives birth to storytelling reflecting “ the life of the crystal, the architect of the snowflake , the fire of the frost and the soul of the sunbeam” . A programme of saga and soul for a January afternoon where in winter the earth listens in and sounds are sharper.
i Resignation., ii Scherzo-Impromptu, iii A Ride at Night, iv Folk Melody, v Study (Hommage à Chopin), vi Students' Serenade, vii The Mountaineer's Song
A set of seven short, characterful piano pieces reflecting various moods and Norwegian folk influences.
No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4
Four Preludes composed over two decades earlier owe a debt to (early and mid-period) Scriabin, each rising to an ecstatic climax, all of them impassioned and, once more, very loud. Follow the link for Eva Doroszkowska exploring the pieces with insightful commentary.
i First snowflakes, ii Down the hill on a sleigh, iii The snow-covered forest, iv Snowman's brooding, v In the skating rink, vi Little birds in winter, vii The New Year
Balys Dvarionas was a Soviet and Lithuanian composer, pianist, conductor, and educator. Dvarionas first became known as a composer after World War II. His works are in a romantic vein, with roots in folk song.
Eva Maria Doroszkowska - Piano
Eva Maria Doroszkowska is an international pianist. Her dramatic and colourful interpretation of the piano repertoire has earned her high acclaim. As a soloist and chamber musician she has performed internationally with festival appearances in the UK and across Europe. With diverse interests she has a wealth of experience working with contemporary composers, arranging music, and performing with ensembles. Particularly known for her performances of Polish and Eastern European composers, concerts include recitals at the Crush Room, Royal Opera House London, St Martin's In the Field's, Steinway Hall, Chopin Society, London, Chopin celebrations in Bergen, Holland Music Sessions, Reform Club Pall Mall and Rundetarn Copenhagen. She has appeared at the Tivoli Mozart Festival, Copenhagen, International Prague Budapest Vienna Chamber Festival as well as many British festivals including Tunbridge Wells, Greenwich and Docklands and Edinburgh Fringe.
Television appearances include broadcasts on the BBC and T.V. Polonia as well as Polish radio, South German Classic Radio and Radio 3. In 2025 she was awarded an Honary Associate from the Royal Academy of Music where she teaches in the Junior Department. Her latest release for CD, Baltic Tides for FHR records has garnered high praise. Gramophone wrote "This is a beautifully conceived and executed album meticulously crafted… vital for our understanding of 20th century Baltic music Eva Maria Doroszkowska’s contribution here is significant and just the sort of album I long for musicians to make. Andrew Mellor. Reviewer Jean Yves Dupron from classical sentinel writes, " From Mägi's outer sparkle to Garuta's inner turmoil, Eva Maria Doroszkowska flawlessly brings out each composer's individual traits and attributes. All piano music enthusiasts out there looking to hear something fresh yet steeped in tradition should seriously consider adding this CD to your collection" Eva Maria is also an adjudicator for the British International Federation of Festivals and mentors for Help Musicians UK. She has published articles for IP magazine and Epta journal.
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