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DUX 1503
• Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1 (1886) • Nocturne in B flat major, Op. 16 No. 4 (1890–1891) • “Dans le désert”, Toccata, Op. 15 (1886–1887) • Melodia Ges-dur op. 16 nr 2 (1885) • Piano Sonata in E flat minor, Op. 21 (1906)

The 100th anniversary of regaining independence is a great opportunity to familiarise music lovers with works by Ignacy Jan Paderewski. This talented composer and world-famous pianist, thanks to many patriotic initiatives, often drew attention to the importance of independent Poland for Europe. The album of Radosław Sobaczak, who won a honourable mention at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in 2000, is entirely devoted to the profile of the Polish artist. The album programme consists of a series of small pieces including the famous Minuet, Op. 14 No. 1, and the monumental three-movement Piano Sonata in E flat minor, Op. 21. Only a few artists can boast of recording this extremely difficult composition.

CD DUX 1503Total time: [54:36]

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1 (1886)

1. Menuet G-dur op. 14 nr 1 / Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1 (1886)

[4:24]

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Nocturne in B flat major, Op. 16 No. 4 (1890–1891)

2. Nokturn B-dur op. 16 nr 4 / Nocturne in B flat major, Op. 16 No. 4 (1890–1891)

[4:06]

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

“Dans le désert”, Toccata, Op. 15 (1886–1887)

3. Toccata „Na pustyni” op. 15 / “Dans le désert”, Toccata, Op. 15 (1886–1887)

[9:28]

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Melodia Ges-dur op. 16 nr 2 (1885)

4. Melodia Ges-dur op. 16 nr 2 / Melody in G flat major, Op. 16 No. 2 (1885)

[4:18]

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Piano Sonata in E flat minor, Op. 21 (1906)

5. I Allegro con fuoco

[12:35]

6. II Andante ma non troppo

[9:43]

7. III Allegro vivace

[9:43]

Performers:
Radosław Sobczak /piano/

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composers	Paderewski, Ignacy Jan ∎
performers	Sobczak, Radosław ∎
Releases Year	2017