Unfortunately, I am not at all surprised that today's young Polish music students do not know about Noskowski & his music. The same situation is more than evident here in the UK. Over a number of years I have met & spoken with several musicians studying at our main music 'centres of learning', and there seems to be a complete lack of knowledge/interest in most music other than mainstream or contemporary. In fact, I know that tentative interest in 'unsung' British composers of the 19th/early 20th century - e.g. Parry, Stanford, Bantock and many,many others has beem actively discouraged & their music held up for unjust criticism and even ridicule by members of the teaching staff at these illustrous (?) institutions - persons in positions of responsibility who should know better! I can therefore only assume that there is much so-called 'political correctness' going on here, and perhaps then this situation is more widespread?
If future generations of performers are still being 'educated' away from so much wonderful music, the listening public will get even less opportunity to enjoy such music as is constantly being discussed on this forum! It is therefore incumbent on all of us who care about such things to do what we can, and encourage the younger generation (tomorrow's Earl Wild, Michael Ponti etc.etc.) to explore all that repertoire out there, and, if necessary, challenge 'the establishment'!
If future generations of performers are still being 'educated' away from so much wonderful music, the listening public will get even less opportunity to enjoy such music as is constantly being discussed on this forum! It is therefore incumbent on all of us who care about such things to do what we can, and encourage the younger generation (tomorrow's Earl Wild, Michael Ponti etc.etc.) to explore all that repertoire out there, and, if necessary, challenge 'the establishment'!