Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Karol Szymanowski's piano works with the release of "Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vols. 4 & 5" on Alba. This double album, released on July 5, 2019, offers a comprehensive journey through the composer's intricate and expressive piano compositions, spanning a generous 1 hour and 58 minutes. Szymanowski, a prominent figure in Polish classical music, showcases his mastery of form and emotion in this collection, which includes a variety of pieces such as preludes, fugues, études, sonatas, mazurkas, and dances. Highlights include the technically demanding "12 Études, Op. 33," the evocative "Variations on a Polish Folk Theme in B Minor, Op. 10," and the grand "Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8." The album is a testament to Szymanowski's unique voice and his significant contributions to the classical piano repertoire, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
Prelude & Fugue in C-Sharp Minor, M19Karol Szymanowski, Anu Vehvilainen
Variations on a Polish Folk Theme in B Minor, Op. 10, M10Karol Szymanowski, Anu Vehvilainen
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