The Shape Of Things
PGMaudio, 2023
8/10
A solo violin effort of works by composers from both Canada and Europe, the esteemed Tatiana Warszynski fleshes out 8 very diverse pieces that are never short on technique, aesthetics and inspiration.
The title track, by Erin Rogers, begins the listen with vivid storytelling and plenty of quivering string manipulation from Warszynski’s fingers, and Mark Nerenberg’s “Resonance” follows with 6 movements that embrace both traditional and modern layers of open strings.
Halfway through, the stirring intimacy of “Horizon” is quite inviting, where a meticulous version of serenity unfolds in the Kristin Flores piece, while Diane Berry’s “Reflections” emits much emotiveness that’s very pretty in its cautious nature.
Close to the end, Veronika Krausas’ “Inside The Stone” carries a poetic quality that’s inspired by the Canadian author Gwendolyn MacEwen, and “Kristall-Traume I-III” exits with a 12 tone technique that’s quite intricate in its harmonic demeanor.
A captivating album length solo debut, Warszynski possesses a wealth of talent and an incredible delivery via these flowing selections.
Travels well with: Aleksandra Panasik- OBOElectronics; Ronald Hannah- Chamber Music