5902547017730

Zygmunt Stojowski: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Marek Szlezer, Witold Wilczek, Jerzy Semkow Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra & Marek Wroniszewski

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Format: CD

Cat No: DUX1773

Release Date:  20 May 2022

Label:  DUX Recording Producers

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5902547017730

Genres:  Classical  Orchestral  

  • Description

    On the album we present two piano concertos by Polish composer Zygmunt Stojowski. This music, once extremely popular, has almost never been performed and recorded after the composer's death; therefore, the aim of this CD is to familiarize the audience with the output of this extraordinary artist.

    Zygmunt Stojowski (1870–1946) was born to a musical family; he also had the opportunity to study in Cracow under Ignacy Paderewski and in Paris under Camille Saint-Saëns. After emigrating to the USA, the artist focused on performing and teaching as well as promoting Polish music abroad. His works include chamber music and symphonic compositions, among which piano pieces play an important role.

    The Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 3 was first performed in 1891 in Paris. This work fits perfectly into the trend of the Romantic era, although it is also characterized by the discipline proper to the Classical form. The melodious phrases and rich sonic architecture, balanced by the elegant structure of the composition, are particularly noteworthy.

    The character of the Piano Concerto No. 2 in A-flat Major, Op. 32 composed in 1913 is different; the demands of the form gave way to greater emotionality, which found its outlet in a more relaxed structure of the work, similar to a symphonic poem. Both compositions are characterized by the sound matter being subtly developed into a cheerful and harmonious musical narrative.

    We will hear the Concertos performed by the Jerzy Semkow Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra led by Marek Wroniszewski, accompanied by conductor Zofia Guz. The piano part will be performed by extremely talented young Polish pianists Marek Szlezer and Witold Wilczek.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 3 I. Andante Poco Mosso
      • 2. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 3 II. Romanza. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Cantabile
      • 3. Piano Concerto No. 1 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 3 III. Allegro Con Fuoco
      • 4. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 I. Prologue. Andante Con Moto
      • 5. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 II. Scherzo. Presto
      • 6. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 III. Tema. Maestoso E Moderato Molto
      • 7. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 1. Molto Sostenuto
      • 8. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 2. Con Espressione, Poco Rubato
      • 9. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 3. Piu Mosso
      • 10. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 4. Allegretto Moderato
      • 11. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 5. Molto Vivace
      • 12. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 6. Con Fuoco, Agitato
      • 13. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 7. Con Moto, Energico
      • 14. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 8. Andante Sostenuto
      • 15. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 9. Andantino Ben Moderato
      • 16. Piano Concerto No. 2 In A Flat Major, Op. 32 Variation No. 10. Allegro Molto