SZYMANOWSKI, DEBUSSY, SCHULHOFF, JANÁCEK & SZYMANOWSKI Chamber Music

As the album title suggests, the repertoire on this collection is centered on the concepts of identity, both personal and national. Written between 1904 and 1927, a time that predates, includes then postscripts the WWI era, the diverse works on this collection examines four early 20th century pioneers: Claude Debussy, Leos Janacek, Erwin Schulhoff and Karol Szymanowski. The duo of Noé Inui (violin) and Mario Häring (piano) illustrate these composers search for new sounds, tone colours and forms at a time of great foment and through the duos nuanced thoughtful performances enable listeners to experience anew the many musical worlds that were created during that time.
Release date: 23rd Oct 2015

FRANCK Violin Sonata & SZYMANOWSKI Mythes

“An early recipient of a Penguin rosette, this classic 1980 recording blazes with a musical incandescence rarely captured in the studio. One of the all-time great sonata discs.” --BBC Music Magazine, May 2006 *****

“Kaja Danczowska's account of the Franck is distinguished by a fine sense of line and great sweetness of tone, and she is partnered superbly by Krystian Zimerman. Indeed, in terms of dramatic fire and strength of line, this version can hold its own alongside the finest" --Penguin Guide Rosette Winner, 1994 edition