This recording was made possible by the Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Musical Instruments Department, which provided a Yamaha C7X 6425935 piano.
Interpretation
The Maria Szymanowska Piano Duo, founded by Agata Górska-Kołodziejska and Anna Liszewska, aims to promote Polish music and works by lesser-known composers.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at the Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music recording studio in Łódź on February 23-24, 2017.
Historical Context
The tradition of home music-making, particularly piano-playing for four hands, gained extraordinary popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in Austria and Germany.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The performance of pieces for piano four hands was not only entertainment but also a form of salon conversation and an art of joint interpretation of diverse musical genres.
Album & Artwork
The duo's name, Maria Szymanowska Piano Duo, highlights their affection for Polish music and the creative role of women pianists and composers in music history.
Album & Artwork
The cover art for the album is an oil on canvas painting, 40 x 40, by Sławomir Zajkowski / Euphoria Art / Obrazygaleria.pl.
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