Karol Szymanowski's Fantasy, Op. 14, composed in 1905, marked a turning point in his development, as he realized he had exhausted the inspiration from German aesthetics.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Karol Szymanowski, the emotional factor in experiencing music was paramount; he believed music's primary goal was to evoke emotion.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2020 at the Concert Hall of the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland.
Performer Biography
Joanna Domańska, the pianist on this album, is an acclaimed interpreter of Karol Szymanowski's works, with three previous CDs dedicated to his music receiving 'Fryderyk' award nominations and a 'Pizzicato Supersonic Award'.
Interpretation
The interpretation of the Fantasy, Op. 14 on this album is based on Karol Szymanowski's manuscript, which differs significantly from published editions in dynamics, agogics, and pedaling.
Composer Biography
Karol Szymanowski's early compositions on this album were mostly created in Tymoshivka, Ukraine, and during his studies in Warsaw.
Composer Biography
Karol Szymanowski often missed Ukraine, its sun, and vast spaces, which he described as a beneficial climate, opulent, and sweet, a world lost due to the Bolshevik revolution.
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