Chopin's mazurkas are not direct folk music quotes but rather artistic stylizations of three Polish folk dances: mazur, kujawiak, and oberek.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wilhelm von Lenz, a student of Fryderyk Chopin, characterized the mazurkas as "the mirror of Chopin's soul," reflecting their intimate and personal nature.
Performer Biography
Karolina Nadolska, the pianist on this album, received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree for a dissertation focusing on Fryderyk Chopin's Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 and Mazurkas, Op. 50.
Performer Biography
Karolina Nadolska has won numerous international piano competitions, including first prizes at the International Chopin Competitions in Budapest (2014) and Granada (2013).
Performer Biography
Karolina Nadolska has performed on six continents, including the USA, Argentina, Japan, China, and Australia.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Schumann, a German composer and music critic, famously described Fryderyk Chopin's works as "cannons buried in flowers," highlighting their patriotic depth.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in 2021 at the Concert Hall of the Chopin University of Music.
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