Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Polish piano music with Chopin University Press's latest release, "Polish Piano Music of the 20th Century." This captivating collection, released on July 21, 2023, under the Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina label, showcases a diverse array of compositions from some of Poland's most influential 20th-century composers.
Spanning a concise yet engaging 58 minutes, the album features works by Alexandre Tansman, Tadeusz Szeligowski, Kazimierz Serocki, Romuald Twardowski, Ignacy Friedmann, Artur Malawski, Marian Borkowski, Witold Friemann, and Andrzej Dutkiewicz. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the evolution of Polish piano music, from the lively rhythms of Tansman's "Transatlantic Sonata" to the intricate melodies of Szeligowski's "Sonatina for Piano."
The album opens with Tansman's energetic "Fox-trot" and concludes with Marian Sawa's enchanting "Mazurka," providing a comprehensive journey through the diverse styles and techniques that defined Polish piano music in the 20th century. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this collection offers a compelling exploration of Poland's musical heritage, performed with precision and passion by Chopin University Press.
2023 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina2023 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina
Tracks
Alexandre Tansman: Transatlantic Sonata – I Fox-trotChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Alexandre Tansman
Alexandre Tansman: Transatlantic Sonata – II Spiritual and BluesChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Alexandre Tansman
Alexandre Tansman: Transatlantic Sonata – III CharlestonChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Alexandre Tansman
Tadeusz Szeligowski: Sonatina for Piano – I Allegro moderatoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Tadeusz Szeligowski
Tadeusz Szeligowski: Sonatina for Piano – II Arietta. AdagiettoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Tadeusz Szeligowski
Tadeusz Szeligowski: Sonatina for Piano – III Scherzino. Allegro moltoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Tadeusz Szeligowski
Tadeusz Szeligowski: Sonatina for Piano – IV VivaceChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Tadeusz Szeligowski
Kazimierz Serocki: Sonatina for Piano – I Allegro molto vivaceChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Kazimierz Serocki
Kazimierz Serocki: Sonatina for Piano – II Moderato semplice ed espressivoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Kazimierz Serocki
Kazimierz Serocki: Sonatina for Piano – III Presto con bravuraChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Kazimierz Serocki
Romuald Twardowski: Sonata breve – I VeloceChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Romuald Twardowski
Romuald Twardowski: Sonata breve – II ModeratoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Romuald Twardowski
Romuald Twardowski: Sonata breve – III GiocosoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Romuald Twardowski
Ignacy Friedmann: Mazurka, Op. 49 No. 2 for PianoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Ignacy Friedmann
Artur Malawski: Tryptyk góralski [Highlander Triptych] for Piano – I Andante. Allegro moltoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Artur Malawski
Artur Malawski: Tryptyk góralski [Highlander Triptych] for Piano – II AndanteChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Artur Malawski
Artur Malawski: Tryptyk góralski [Highlander Triptych] for Piano – III VivoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Artur Malawski
Marian Borkowski: Mazurka for PianoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Marian Borkowski
Witold Friemann: Mazurka, Op. 304 No. 1 for PianoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Witold Friemann
Andrzej Dutkiewicz: Mazurka for PianoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Andrzej Dutkiewicz
Marian Sawa: Mazurka for PianoChopin University Press, Elżbieta Karaś-Krasztel, Marian Sawa
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