Michał Dobrzyński
Works for String Quartet &…

NeoQuartet · Joanna Freszel

A monographic album by one of Poland’s leading contemporary composers, released by prestigious Neos Music

Nominated for the 2026 Fryderyk Awards (Album of the Year – Contemporary Music)

“Works for String Quartet &…” is the first monographic album dedicated to Michał Dobrzyński – one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Polish music – released by the renowned European label Neos Music.
The album presents a wide spectrum of the composer’s mature musical language: from dramatic intensity and philosophical reflection to impressionistic soundscapes, irony, and operatic theatricality.
Dobrzyński’s music is rooted in a dialogue between music, literature, philosophy, and visual arts, addressing themes of memory, freedom, and the condition of the contemporary individual.
This release marks a significant contribution of Polish contemporary music to the international scene.

PROGRAM:

Orestes – String Quartet No. 2 (2013)
Inspired by Euripides, transforming an ancient narrative into a dynamic contemporary form.
MonoQuartet (2024)
The composer’s most recent quartet, dedicated to NeoQuartet and inspired by the paintings of Gero Hellmuth.
InGarden – String Quartet No. 4 (2020)
A contemplative work referencing the philosophy of Roman Ingarden and the legacy of Krzysztof Penderecki.
Crumbs of memmory (2022)
A symbolic, non-figurative musical reflection inspired by Auschwitz-Triptychon.
Hi§tory: Albertine’s Aria ( 2024)
For soprano and string quartet – a theatrical, ironic and symbolically rich finale.

PERFORMERS:

NeoQuartet
One of Europe’s leading contemporary music ensembles, known for its distinctive sound and interdisciplinary approach.

Joanna Freszel – soprano
An acclaimed specialist in contemporary vocal repertoire, recognized for her precision, expressive depth, and artistic intelligence.