Ojra

A compilation CD from Kiev label Kvitnu celebrates the life and work of Polish composer Karol Szymanowski. Together the eight contributors help to show the relevance of Szymanowski's heritage, even 79 years after his death.

Andrey Kiritchenko is a well-respected, constantly impressive instrumentalist from the Ukrainian city of Kharkov. Writing of his work is always something of a challenge, since the range of available recordings is so broad - and the quality so consistent. We turned therefore to the musician himse...