The artists presented on this release - Jan Ekier and Karol Szymanowski - were united by a fascination with Chopin's music, as well as inspiration from folk music, particularly the highlander folklore. Szymanowski's influence on the entirety of the Polish music was not to be overestimated and it also left it's mark on the artistic sensitivity of young Ekier. In the '30s, the composer was appreciated by critics and audiences alike. He also occupies a particular place on the artistic path of a young pianist, Wojciech Pyrc, a graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, and a laureate of numerous Polish and international competitions. On this release, he interprets piano miniatures by Ekier, as well as Szymanowski's works, including the daunting and rarely performed Fantasy in C major, Op. 14.

Tracklist:

Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): I. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): II. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): III. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): IV. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): V. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): VI. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): VII. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): VIII. -
Colourful Melodies (Version For Piano): IX. -
2 Préludes: No. 1, -
2 Préludes: No. 2, -
2 Mazurkas: No. 1, -
2 Mazurkas: No. 2, -
Lullaby
Humoresque
Toccata
Mazurka
Highlander Suite (Version For Piano)
4 Studies, Op. 4: No. 3, Andante In Modo D'una Canzona
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 13, Moderato
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 14, Animato
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 15, Allegretto Dolce
20 Mazurkas, Op. 50: No. 16, Allegramente
Fantasia In C Major, Op. 14

UPC: 5902547014586
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Release Date: 9.21.18
Format: CD

Ekier / Szymanowski - Piano Music (CD)