07/03/2024
TIKTIN – THE FIRST SINGLE IS OUT NOW!
Composed in 1949 by Mieczysław Wajnberg, “Rhapsody on Moldavian Themes, Op. 47” announces the album by Maria Sławek, Lutosławski Quartet and Tomasz Januchta entitled “TIKTIN”, which will be released on March 22. The piece is available on the most popular streaming platforms. (prośba o podlinkowanie: https://li.sten.to/tiktin-rhapsody).
The material for the album was recorded during a concert in the Great Synagogue in Tykocin. In addition to the music of Wajnberg, the album will also feature works by Andrzej Panufnik and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Joyful, full of vigor, referring to Moldavian and Balkan folklore, “Rhapsody on Moldavian Themes” is one of Wajnberg’s most famous works. This extremely captivating piece, not without a klezmer note, was recorded live in the Great Synagogue in Tykocin – one of the most important monuments of Jewish culture in Poland – on October 22, 2023. Now, listeners around the world can listen to the audio recording of that evening on the most popular streaming platforms.
“For many years I have been popularizing the works of Polish-Jewish composers, spread the knowledge about Jewish history, music and culture. Last year’s autumn evening in the Great Synagogue in Tykocin was a moving experience not only for me and the wonderful musicians who joined me on the stage, but also for the listeners gathered in this unique place,” says Maria Sławek, violinist and initiator of the “TIKTIN” project.
“This album would not exist without the support of several dozen people who donated the realization of my dream through an online fundraising campaign. I am very grateful for this. Thanks to them, the sounds recorded at that time can reach a wider audience,” adds the artist.
The album “TIKTIN” will be released on March 22, 2024 by Orphée Classics.
Patrons and partners:
Mieczysław Weinberg Institute Foundation
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Podlaskie Museum in Białystok
National Forum of Music (NFM)
Society of Authors ZAIKS
Media patron:
Dwójka Polskie Radio