SZYMANOWSKI • PIANO MUSIC • SZLEZER

DUX 1367
• 9 Preludes, Op. 1 (1899–1900) • Prelude in C sharp minor (1899–1900) • 4 Etudes, Op. 4 (1900–1902) • Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor • Variations on a Polish Folk Theme in B minor, Op. 10

Marek Szlezer is an artist valued both in Poland and abroad, awarded many times at renowned international and national competitions, performing in many prestigious concert halls around the world. Recording early pieces by Karol Szymanowski, presented on the album, has been his dream for many years. He saw in these works more than just the “youthful style” of the composer, belittled by many. Each of these pieces is a finite work for the pianist, the fulfillment of a certain idea, an emanation of an unusual personality and sensitivity of their creator. The unique beauty of this music is amazing, the power of youthful expression, sophistication of the means, the ability to diversify tension and create a thrilling expressive climate knock one down

CD DUX 1367Total time: [67:02]

Karol Szymanowski

9 Preludes, Op. 1 (1899–1900)

1. Prelude No. 1 in B minor: Andante ma non troppo

[2:22]

2. Prelude No. 2 in D minor: Andante con moto

[02:36]

3. Prelude No. 3 in D flat major: Andantino

[01:22]

4. Prelude No. 4 in B flat minor: Andantino con moto

[01:46]

5. Prelude No. 5 in D minor: Allegro molto - Impetuoso

[01:10]

6. Prelude No. 6 in A minor: Lento - Mesto

[02:30]

7. Prelude No. 7 in C minor: Moderato

[03:02]

8. Prelude No. 8 in E flat minor: Andante ma non troppo

[02:27]

9. Prelude No. 9 in B flat minor: Lento - Mesto

[02:37]

Karol Szymanowski

Prelude in C sharp minor (1899–1900)

10. Prelude in C sharp minor

[03:13]

Karol Szymanowski

4 Etudes, Op. 4 (1900–1902)

11. Allegro moderato

[04:07]

12. Allegro molto

[01:50]

13. Andante

[05:05]

14. Allegro

[03:46]

Karol Szymanowski

Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor

15. Prelude

[03:22]

16. Fugue

[04:04]

Karol Szymanowski

Variations on a Polish Folk Theme in B minor, Op. 10

17. Andante doloroso rubato

[00:46]

18. Tema. Andantino semplice

[01:15]

19. Var. I: Meno mosso

[01:23]

20. Var. II: Agitato

[00:38]

21. Var. III: Lento. Mesto ma poco agitato

[01:23]

22. Var. IV: Allegro molto agitato

[00:52]

23. Var. V: Andantino

[01:29]

24. Var. VI: Andante dolcissimo

[02:07]

25. Var. VII: Piu mosso

[01:05]

26. Var. VIII: Marcia funebre

[02:38]

27. Var. IX: Piu mosso (Allegro)

[01:03]

28. Var. X: Finale. Allegro vivo

[06:50]

Performers:
Marek Szlezer /piano/

composers	Szymanowski, Karol ∎
performers	Szlezer, Marek ∎
Releases Year	2017