The Mazurka is one of the classic Polish folk dances subsequently turned into an art-music form. + This recital by Russian pianist Alexander Kostritsa tracks the Mazurka’s evolution from its simple and short form as composed by Maria Szymanowska (the first composer to write Mazurkas for piano), through to its highest artistic elevation by Chopin before its full late-Romantic flowering in the hands of Szymanowski. + Mr. Kostritsa has performed as soloist in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, South Korea and the US. + He currently lives and works in Cleveland, OH.