Description
Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Piano Concerto & Polish Fantasy (Naxos) CD
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- UPC: 636943402023
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand Name: Naxos
- MPN: 8.554020
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic / Orchestral
- Composer: Ignacy Jan Paderewski
- Performers: Janina Fialkowska (Piano), National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit (Conductor)
- Release Year: 1999
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (DDD)
- Length: 64:44
- Dimensions: Standard Jewel Case
- Label: Naxos
- Recording Venue: Concert Hall of the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Katowice (1997-1998)
Overview
This exceptional Naxos release celebrates the musical legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a man who was as much a symbol of Polish independence as he was a titan of the keyboard. This disc features three of his most significant orchestral works: the lush Piano Concerto in A minor, the spirited Polish Fantasy, and the dramatic Overture.
Performed by the world-renowned pianist Janina Fialkowska and the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Antoni Wit, these recordings capture the essence of late-Romantic virtuosity. The Piano Concerto and Polish Fantasy serve as a testament to Paderewski's phenomenal technical mastery of the piano, while the Overture highlights his sophisticated gift for colorful and emotive orchestration. It is a must-have for collectors of Romantic concerti and those who appreciate the rich cultural history of Poland.
Interesting Facts
- The Statesman-Pianist: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941) famously stepped away from his legendary career as a world-touring virtuoso to serve as the first Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the newly independent Polish state in 1919.
- The Artist: Janina Fialkowska was a protégée of Arthur Rubinstein, making her a perfect choice for this repertoire given Rubinstein's own deep connections to Polish music and Paderewski.
- Historical Context: Paderewski's Piano Concerto was completed in 1888 and remains one of the cornerstones of Polish Romantic music, blending Western European structures with distinct Polish melodic sensibilities.
- Digital Recording: This is a "DDD" recording, meaning the digital process was used for recording, mixing, and mastering, ensuring high-fidelity sound quality.
Track Listing
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17
- I. Allegro (16:10)
- II. Romanza: Andante (9:16)
- III. Allegro molto vivace (8:14)
- Fantaisie polonaise sur des thèmes originaux, Op. 19 (21:02)
- Overture (9:45)
Publishers
Published by HNH International Ltd. (1999). Recorded in Katowice, Poland. Cover Painting: On River Vistula, Warsaw by C. L. Hofmeister.
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