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Although he had famous students (i.e. Szymanowski) and teachers (Moniuszko), few listeners know much, if anything, about Zygmunt Noskowski (1846-1909). And yet, for most of the 19th century, he was the primary exponent of modern symphonic music in Poland. As a conductor and concert organizer, he had himself championed the causes of forgotten Polish composers. Now it is Antoni Wit, Noskowski's successor at the helm of the Warsaw Philharmonic at a distance of 94, who helps out his late-romantic colleague - just as he has already done with the music Zygmunt Stojowski on a previous Capriccio recording (C5464). Album Tracks 1. I. Moderato Misterioso [10 01] 2. II. Scherzo Vivace [08 10] 3. III. Elegia Andante [08 59] 4. IV. Finale Per Aspera Ad Astra Poco Adagio - Allegro Assai - Ivace 5. I. Allegro Molto [13 05] 6. II. Adagio Cantabile [11 15] 7. III. Vivace [09 43] 8. IV. Finale Allegro Con Fuoco [10 51]