Recording Photo Trip

2013/2/5-10

Warsaw

　This is the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall that Chopin’s Competition is held.

Pianists aspire there. And we recorded here.

	We arrived in Warsaw of severe cold, but there was a little snow. We were disappointed. I heard there was so much snow one week ago, then it rained and thawed out. It was good timing. But it was cold. Warsaw is the modern city with few European atmosphere. Left building is the Cultural Palace. We found such a crosswalk near here. →
	Recording place is the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall this time. All pianist aspires and Chopin’s Competition is held there. The hall stands on the corner, is surrounded with buildings, and is not be found at a glance. Front→We could see the statue such as Chopin upward from a little distance. We nearly passed cause we imaged like Wiener Musikverein. Oh, that’s it! We found the signboard at last.
	The construction of this hall is very classical and dignified. The pipe organ in front is also fantastic. The ceiling and the wall are plaster. Gorgeous chandelier is suspended. Rails, floor and frame of seat are all made of wood of chestnut color. And they are polished until they shine. Above all, the antechamber for conductor that I was sent is wonderful. Many famous musicians must have been sent here.
	Let me introduce the staff that cooperated with me for recording. Left : Mr. Sasin and Ms. Nagorko of CD Accord. And our engineer Mr. Teruo Murakami. Right : Deputy director of the Orchestra Mr. Nowak and inspector Mr. Boniecki. And our director Ms. Kitagawa in negotiation with them.
	The program has “the Firebird” and “Romeo and Juliet” this time. The former needs skill of ensemble and the latter needs expression with much feeling. They fulfilled both of them marvelously. We were surprised by the large drum that appeared from the middle stage of recording! It was so powerful and shocking sound that I could use definitively. Could it be recorded? After recording, it was snow scene outside. Snow is suitable for Warsaw.

　

　

Order of CD here

　

Photo　by
Teruo MURAKAMI
Hiromi KITAGAWA
Noriaki　KITAMURA