'A Century of Polish Piano Miniatures' takes us on a fascinating journey through a golden era in Polish music, from the great patriot Paderewski via Szymanowski, Bacewicz and Gorecki, to present day composers. This essential collection coincides with Poland's centenary of independence in 2018 with each work representing significant moments in the country's musical and political history. It pays tribute to the bravery of composers who stood up for freedom in art and culture during times of great political turmoil. Anna Szalucka is a Polish pianist who studied at the Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk, the Universitat fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst Wien, and the Royal Academy of Music in London under the supervision of Ian Fountain where she currently holds the Hodgson Piano Fellowship. She has performed many concerts throughout Europe, and has won esteemed prizes at several international competitions.

Tracklist:

6 Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14, Book 1 "À L'antique": No. 1, Minuet
6 Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14, Book 1 "À L'antique": No. 2, Sarabande
6 Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14, Book 1 "À L'antique": No. 3, Caprice
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 1, Sostenuto. Molto Rubato
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 2, Allegramente. Poco Vivace
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 3, Moderato
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 4, Allegramente, Risoluto
Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Maestoso
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Largo
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Toccata
Intermezzo
4 Preludia: No. 1, Quarter Note = Ca. 80
4 Preludia: No. 2, Quarter Note = Ca. 48
4 Preludia: No. 3, Quarter Note = Ca. 114
4 Preludia: No. 4, Prestissimo Possibile, Quarter Note = Ca. 100
Piano Sonata
Modlitwa (Arr. R. Panufnik For Piano)

UPC: 747313979325
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 11.9.18
Format: CD

Bacewicz / Szalucka - Century of Polish Piano Miniatures (CD)