A world-premiere recording of works by a brilliant composer who died far too young at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Her Ballads stand among the finest achievements in Polish piano music. Sarnecka's writing is intense and deeply reflective, marked by bold dissonances and sweeping, expertly crafted modulations. Pianist Marek Szlezer brings this forgotten music back to life with performances of striking emotional depth and powerful sonority-an ideal match for the expressive, dramatic voice of this gifted Young Poland composer.

Tracklist:

I Ballada As-Moll [Op. 6] (Ballade No. 1 in a Flat minor [Op. 6])
II Ballada A-Moll (Ballade No. 2 in a Minor)
III Ballada As-Dur [Damen-Ballade] (Ballade No. 3 in a Flat Major [Damen-Ballade])
IV Ballada Cis-Moll (Ballade No. 4 in C Sharp minor)
V Ballada Fis-Moll [Op. 11] (Ballade No. 5 in F Sharp minor [Op. 11])
VI Ballada Es-Dur (Ballade No. 6 in E Flat Major)
Cinq Morceaux, Op. 7 (Five Pieces, Op. 7)-Romance. Molto Espressivo
Cinq Morceaux, Op. 7 (Five Pieces, Op. 7)-Impromptu. Vivo Ma Non Troppo
Cinq Morceaux, Op. 7 (Five Pieces, Op. 7)-Impression I. Non Troppo Lento
Cinq Morceaux, Op. 7 (Five Pieces, Op. 7)-Impression II. Misterioso
Cinq Morceaux, Op. 7 (Five Pieces, Op. 7)-Miniature. Semplice
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-Studium Odrzucone. Zywiolowo (A Rejected Study. Energetically)
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-Czasu Onej Godziny... Nastrojowo (At That Time... Expressively)
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-Widzenie. Z Glebokim Poczuciem (Vision. with Deep Feeling)
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-Das Ewig Weibliche [Co Wiecznie Niewiescie]. Wciaz Zmiennie (Das Ewig Weibliche [The Eternal Fem
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-I Potem... (Intermezzo). Zywiolowo (And Then... (Intermezzo). Energetically)
Muzeum [Op. 5] (Museum [Op. 5])-Szal. Bardzo Poetycznie (Frenzy. Very Poetically)

UPC: 5902547021867
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Release Date: 4.17.26
Format: CD

Marek Szlezer - Sarnecka: Ballades & Miniatures For Solo Piano (CD)