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Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 3

Romantic Exotic Spiritual Romantic Dramatic
$19.99

Details

Composer
Karol Szymanowski
Artist
Joanna Domanska
Format
CD
Label
DUX
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
DUX2193
UPC
5902547021935

About

This is the third album featuring the piano works of Karol Szymanowski, performed by the outstanding interpreter of his music, Joanna Domanska. The Sonata is the first major work in the young composer's output, an exceptional piece full of contrasts. The dark, dramatic mood of the outer movements collides with the more cheerful middle sections, particularly the charming pastiche of the minuet. Preludium and Fugue are early works that already astonish with their seriousness, depth of expression, and a sophisticated use of texture and harmony. The Variations, considered one of the most difficult works in the piano repertoire, are based on a wistful theme drawn from the music of the Podhale region. This album features the first-ever recording in which the monumental, virtuosic finale is presented in it's entirety, without the shortened version suggested by the composer himself. The works on the album showcase a spectrum of emotions: lyricism, flickering mystery, subtlety, mournful gravity, triumph, and bravura. While all the pieces demonstrate a typically 19th-century virtuosic pianism, the most prominent quality is the depth of musical expression.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 08:01
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    08:01
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  2. 2 II. Adagio 06:25
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    06:25
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  3. 3 III. Tempo di minuetto 04:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Tempo di minuetto
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  4. 4 IV. Finale 11:09
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale
    Duration
    11:09
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  5. 5 Prelude 03:04
    Track
    5
    Title
    Prelude
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  6. 6 Fugue 04:12
    Track
    6
    Title
    Fugue
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  7. 7 Introduction: Andante doloroso rubato 00:48
    Track
    7
    Title
    Introduction: Andante doloroso rubato
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  8. 8 Andantino semplice 01:12
    Track
    8
    Title
    Andantino semplice
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  9. 9 Variation 1: Meno mosso 01:09
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variation 1: Meno mosso
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  10. 10 Variation 2: Agitato 00:32
    Track
    10
    Title
    Variation 2: Agitato
    Duration
    00:32
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  11. 11 Variation 3: Lento mesto ma poco agitato 01:26
    Track
    11
    Title
    Variation 3: Lento mesto ma poco agitato
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  12. 12 Variation 4: Allegro molto agitato 00:50
    Track
    12
    Title
    Variation 4: Allegro molto agitato
    Duration
    00:50
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  13. 13 Variation 5: Andantino 01:17
    Track
    13
    Title
    Variation 5: Andantino
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  14. 14 Variation 6: Andante dolcissimo 02:13
    Track
    14
    Title
    Variation 6: Andante dolcissimo
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  15. 15 Variation 7: Più mosso 01:09
    Track
    15
    Title
    Variation 7: Più mosso
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  16. 16 Variation 8: Marcia funebre 02:53
    Track
    16
    Title
    Variation 8: Marcia funebre
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  17. 17 Variation 9: Più mosso (Allegro) 01:11
    Track
    17
    Title
    Variation 9: Più mosso (Allegro)
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska
  18. 18 Variation 10: Finale: Allegro vivo - Maestoso 06:31
    Track
    18
    Title
    Variation 10: Finale: Allegro vivo - Maestoso
    Duration
    06:31
    Composer
    Karol Szymanowski
    Performer
    Joanna Domańska