The piano used for this recording was a Steinway Concert Grand, Model D.
Recording & Production
This recording includes world première recordings, notably Mikołaj Górecki's Piano Sonata (2010).
Album & Artwork
This album, 'A Century of Polish Piano Miniatures', celebrates over a hundred years of Polish piano music, coinciding with Poland's centenary of independence in 2018.
Performer Biography
Anna Szałucka, the pianist on this album, is a multi-award-winning Polish pianist recognized for her exceptional musicality and intense virtuosity.
Recording & Production
The recording was made possible with a Cultural Grant from the City of Gdańsk.
Performer Biography
Anna Szałucka was awarded the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Prize and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Prize in Poland for her exceptional achievements in music.
Historical Context
The album pays tribute to the bravery of Polish composers who, sometimes under great political pressure, stood up for the freedom of arts and culture.
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