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Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17, Po

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Composer
Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Artist
Ivan Shemchuk, Polish Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
Format
CD
Label
DUX
Released
May 16, 2025
Catalog #
DUX2133
UPC
5902547021331

About

Paderewski Orchestra plays Paderewski - youth and energy on a new DUX album The album features recordings of two compositions by Ignacy Jan Paderewski, both willingly played by pianists and both Polish to the core - the Concerto in A minor and the Polish Fantasy. The album features recordings of two compositions by Ignacy Jan Paderewski, both willingly played by pianists - the Concerto in A minor and the Polish Fantasy. They were created in the youthful period of the composer's oeuvre, but they are still characterized by a mature compositional technique, rich melodies and bold instrumentation. Both the Fantasy and the Concerto ooze the spirit of Polish music, which can be seen in the structure of motifs, harmony and vital rhythms of mazur and krakowiak. The pompous orchestral fragments intertwine with the lyrical ones. Particularly noteworthy are the beautiful piano solos accompanied by the solo violin and cello in the second movement of the concerto. Both compositions are distinguished by a clear virtuoso feature; however, it is subordinated to the musical contents. The young performers perfectly feel the character of Paderewski's music; in their interpretation, it is full of passion, pride, nostalgia, but also wit, expressing the unchanging qualities of the Polish soul.

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 17:39
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    17:39
    Composer
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Performer
    Ivan Shemchuk
    Ensemble
    Polish Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michal Karol Szymanowski
  2. 2 II. Romanza: Andante 09:37
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Romanza: Andante
    Duration
    09:37
    Composer
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Performer
    Ivan Shemchuk
    Ensemble
    Polish Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michal Karol Szymanowski
  3. 3 III. Allegro molto vivace 08:38
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro molto vivace
    Duration
    08:38
    Composer
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Performer
    Ivan Shemchuk
    Ensemble
    Polish Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michal Karol Szymanowski
  4. 4 Fantaisie polonaise sur des thèmes originaux in G Minor, Op. 19 22:22
    Track
    4
    Title
    Fantaisie polonaise sur des thèmes originaux in G Minor, Op. 19
    Duration
    22:22
    Composer
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Performer
    Ivan Shemchuk
    Ensemble
    Polish Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Michal Karol Szymanowski