Portraits by Adam Bałdych
In Portraits, Adam Bałdych delves into the human condition, using music to explore the complexities of our age—marked by moral dilemmas, chaos, and introspection. Drawing inspiration from historical sources like Szymon Laks’ Auschwitz Games, Bałdych reflects on themes of identity, existence, and the coexistence of beauty and brutality. Featuring an exceptional quintet of musicians, including Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, and Andrzej Święs, Portraits blends Polish, Jewish, and classical influences with innovative sonoristic explorations. This album is a powerful, introspective journey, inviting listeners to reflect on who we are and what it means to truly exist.
Tracklist
| 1. | Genesis | 4:38 |
| 2. | Canon | 9:34 |
| 3. | Tree of Knowledge | 3:36 |
| 4. | Protest Song | 5:51 |
| 5. | Code | 5:01 |
| 6. | Litany | 3:56 |
| 7. | Passion | 5:41 |
| 8. | Lullaby for the Ulma Family | 2:20 |
| 9. | River | 4:29 |
| 10. | Depths of the Earth | 5:07 |
| 11. | Vision (Talking to Jesus) | 3:43 |
| 12. | Hamsa | 5:43 |
| 13. | Prelude | 0:42 |
| 14. | Whispers | 1:56 |
| 15. | Relief | 4:19 |
Credits
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License
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Adam Bałdych - Polish violinist and composer. First called “a violin prodigy”, he started his career at the age of 14. He was promptly recognised as an innovator combining the achievements of classical music and the contemporary language of the violin with an improviser’s talent. In a short time, he created his own style, which became an inspiration for a new generation of improvising violinists.