Every work I’ve heard by Boris Papandopulo is an absolute gem. And, apparently, just as rare. The liner notes have this rather cryptic sentence: “Owing to the still limited access to his musical estate, a comprehensive, meaningful, and synoptic assessment of Papandopulo’s oeuvre remains impossible.” Boris Papandopulo, a legend in his native Croatia, wrote prolifically […]
Boris Papandopulo
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Boris Papandopulo Concertos Reintroduced to the World
Boris Papandopulo’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is one of the best-known works by this relatively unknown composer. Croatian composer Papandopulo was a powerhouse of creativity, producing over 460 works, plus writing volumes as a music writer, journalist, and reviewer. And he also regularly performed as a concert pianist and accompanist. The Piano Concerto No. 3 […]