Szymanowski: Works for Violin & Piano

Bonaita, Francesca, Giorgini, Saskia

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Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) was one of Poland’s most important and original composers. Szymanowski’s style is eclectic, standing in the long romantic tradition. He imbued his works with exoticisms, impressionistic flourishes and a general sense of freedom and imagination.

The works for violin and piano were composed for the famous Polish violinist Paul Kochanski. The most important works are the substantial Second Violin Sonata and the cycle Myths, both appearing regularly on concert programs nowadays.

Played by rising star Francesca Bonaita with pianist Saskia Giorgini, whose Piano Classics and Pentatone recordings have won many awards (Critic’s Choice) and 5 star reviews.

Works:

•Karol Szymanowski: Sonata pour piano et violon in D Minor, Op. 9 (1904): I. Allegro moderato. Patetico
• Karol Szymanowski: Sonata pour piano et violon in D Minor, Op. 9 (1904): II. Andantino tranquillo e dolce
• Karol Szymanowski: Sonata pour piano et violon in D Minor, Op. 9 (1904): III. Finale. Allegro molto, quasi presto
• Karol Szymanowski: Romance pour violon et piano, Op. 23 (1910): I. Lento assai, poco rubato. (Espressivo)
• Karol Szymanowski: Mythes. 3 Poèmes pour violon et piano, Op. 30 (1915): I. La fontaine d’arethuse
• Karol Szymanowski: Mythes. 3 Poèmes pour violon et piano, Op. 30 (1915): II. Narcisse a madame Sophie Kochanska
• Karol Szymanowski: Mythes. 3 Poèmes pour violon et piano, Op. 30 (1915): III. Dryades et pan
• Karol Szymanowski: 3 Caprices de Paganini pour violon et piano, Op. 40 (1918): I. (Caprice No. 20) Andante dolcissimo. Vivace Scherzando. Andante dolcissimo a Paul Kochanski
• Karol zymanowski: 3 Caprices de Paganini pour violon et piano, Op. 40 (1918): II. (Caprice No. 21) Adagio (molto espressivo ed “affetuoso”) A Paul Kochanski
• Karol Szymanowski: 3 Caprices de Paganini pour violon et piano, Op. 40 (1918): III. (Theme varié. Caprice No.24) Tema. Vivace – Variations I-X A Joseph Oziminski

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