The instrumental concerto, one of the oldest musical genres, has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. Composers of today still frequently exploit the concept of opposing the orchestra to the soloist. The latest ANAKLASIS release, VARIOUS FORMS OF FRICTION, comprises three original concertos composed by Krzysztof Wołek, performed here by Ensemble OMN in dialogue with soloists: successively, a pianist, a cellist, and a bass clarinettist. The album will enter distribution on 22nd September.

ANAKLASIS label’s catalogue offers releases of new Polish music on three types of carriers. Apart from compact and Blu-ray discs, vinyl records are an important part of the offer. As of 31st July, two items already known to jazz and improvised music fans in CD format will also be on sale on LPs. These are: LEGEND (a contemporary look at the music of Henryk Wieniawski) and SZYMANOWSKI / X-RAY (a modern take on the works of Karol Szymanowski).

How far is jazz from classical music? Do they really speak radically different languages? Michael Bates’ Acrobat and Lutosławski Quartet are ensembles from different musical environments. They have established an artistic dialogue focusing on the oeuvre of one of Poland’s greatest 20th-century composers: Witold Lutosławski. The results of their work have been recorded and will soon be released under the Polish music label ANAKLASIS. The CD METAMORPHOSES: VARIATIONS ON LUTOSŁAWSKI enters the market on 28th June.