The youthful compositions of Karol Szymanowski presented on the album were created in the years 1899-1905. Most of them were composed in TymoszÃ³wka in Ukraine and during Szymanowski's studies in Warsaw. Harmony lessons from Marek Zawirski, counterpoint and composition lessons from Zygmunt Noskowski supplemented the knowledge that the young composer drew from his in-depth analyzes of the works of great masters. According to popular opinion, the works of Fryderyk Chopin and Alexander Scriabin were a model for the form and texture of the Preludes, Op. 1 and Etudes, Op. 4, the virtuoso pianism of the Variations, Op. 3 and Fantasiaop. 14 referred to the compositions of Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt, while Szymanowski's harmonic language was shaped in the first period of his career by the music of Ryszard Strauss and Ryszard Wagner. The problem of the influence of other composers on Szymanowski's early work is the subject of all kinds of analyzes and treatises, which wrongly suggests the author's lack of originality. Meanwhile, Szymanowski's early piano opuses are works full of noble, poetic inspiration and spontaneous expression, which ensured them a permanent place in the piano repertoire.

Tracklist:

9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 1 In B Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 2 In D Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 3 In D-Flat Major
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 4 In B-Flat Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 5 In D Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 6 In A Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 7 In C Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 8 In E-Flat Minor
9 Preludes, Op. 1: No. 9 In B-Flat Minor
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Tema. Andantino Tranquillo E Semplice
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 1, L'istesso Tempo
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 2, Agitato
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 3, Andantino Quasi Tempo Di Mazurka
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 4, Con Moto
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 5, Lento Dolce
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 6, Scherzando
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 7, Allegro Agitato Ed Energico
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 8, Meno Mosso
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 9, Tempo Di Valse
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 10, Andantino Dolce
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 11, Andantino Dolce Affetuoso
Variations In B-Flat Minor, Op. 3: Var. 12, Allegro Con Fuoco
4 Études, Op. 4: No. 1 In E-Flat Minor
4 Études, Op. 4: No. 2 In G-Flat Major
4 Études, Op. 4: No. 3 In B-Flat Minor
4 Études, Op. 4: No. 4 In C Major
Fantasy In C Major, Op. 14: I. Grave - Maestoso
Fantasy In C Major, Op. 14: II. Non Troppo Allegro, Ma Molto Passionato E Affetuoso
Fantasy In C Major, Op. 14: III. Allegro Molto, Deciso, Energico

UPC: 5902547016733
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Release Date: 3.19.21
Format: CD

Szymanowski / Domanska - Piano Works 2 (CD)