Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Polish piano repertoire with Chopin University Press's latest release, "Noskowski & Rytel: Piano Works." This captivating album, set to release on October 10, 2025, under the Universytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina label, offers a delightful journey through the works of two prominent Polish composers, Zygmunt Noskowski and Władysław Rytel.
The album opens with Noskowski's "Petits rayons. 4 Morceaux for piano, Op 39," a collection of four charming pieces that include the dreamy "Rêverie," the pastoral "Champêtre," the melancholic "Polonaise mélancolique," and the lyrical "Cantilène." The second half of the album is dedicated to Noskowski's "Fleurs du printemps. Pièces caractéristiques for piano, Op 48," a set of four evocative pieces inspired by spring flowers, including "Primevère," "N'oubliez pas!," "Rose," and "Marguerite."
The second half of the album showcases Rytel's virtuoso piano works, including the Prelude and Toccata in F-sharp major from Op 29, and six dynamic etudes from Op 21. These pieces demonstrate Rytel's mastery of piano technique and his ability to create captivating musical landscapes.
With a total duration of 55 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to the piano works of Noskowski and Rytel. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Chopin University Press's "Noskowski & Rytel: Piano Works" is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Noskowski: Petits rayons. 4 Morceaux for piano, Op 39 – RêverieChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Petits rayons. 4 Morceaux for piano, Op 39 – ChampêtreChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Petits rayons. 4 Morceaux for piano, Op 39 – Polonaise mélancoliqueChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Petits rayons. 4 Morceaux for piano, Op 39 – CantilèneChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Fleurs du printemps. Pièces caractéristiques for piano, Op 48 – PrimevèreChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Fleurs du printemps. Pièces caractéristiques for piano, Op 48 – N'oubliez paz!Chopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Fleurs du printemps. Pièces caractéristiques for piano, Op 48 – RoseChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Noskowski: Fleurs du printemps. Pièces caractéristiques for piano, Op 48 – MargueriteChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Zygmunt Noskowski
Rytel: Prelude in F-sharp major, Op 29 No 1Chopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Toccata in F-sharp major, Op 29 No 5Chopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 1 Allegro moderatoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 2 Allegro giustoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 3 VivoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 4 AllegrettoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 5 Molto moderatoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel
Rytel: Piano Etudes, Op 21 – No 6 Allegro energicoChopin University Press, Monika Quinn, Piotr Rytel