Zbigniew Bargielski - Statek Szaleńców (Ship of Fools)

In Zbigniew Bargielski’s oeuvre, the accordion occupies a special place. It appears in many of his works—as a protagonist, a companion, and even as a collective hero, as exemplified by his distinctive compositions for accordion orchestra. This affinity comes as no surprise: Bargielski’s highly individual and nuanced musical language demands an instrument of exceptional expressive range, and the accordion provides exactly that—from its vast pitch spectrum and unique timbral palette to its almost limitless possibilities for dynamic shading. In recent years, the composer has continued to write enthusiastically for the instrument, while outstanding performers have reciprocated this interest, as evidenced by the present recording.

Maciej Zimka, a dedicated advocate of Zbigniew Bargielski’s music, has undertaken the recording of the composer’s latest works for accordion, further enriching the documented panorama of this remarkably diverse artistic legacy. Even the titles of the featured compositions suggest music that invites reflection, evokes unexpected associations, and captures the listener’s attention with its distinctive expressive world.