Kinga Augustyn, Efi Hackmey - Polish Violin Music (2013)

Tracklist

01. Mazurka in G Major, Op. 26 (version for violin and piano)
02. Mazurka in E Major, Op. 39 (version for violin and piano)
03. Introduction
04. Introduction et cracovienne, Op. 35 (version for violin and piano): Cracovienne
05. Andante
06. Andante et polonaise, Op. 23 (version for violin and piano): Polonaise
07. Romance in E Major, Op. 16 (version for violin and piano)
08. 3 Morceaux, Op. 24: No. 1, Chanson ancienne
09. 2 Caprices: No. 1, Lipinski
10. 2 Caprices: No. 2, Paganini
11. SSonatina w jednej czesci (Sonatina in one movement), Op. 8
12. Variations, Op. 4
13. Little Fantasia, Op. 73
14. Chanson
15. Recitative e arioso
16. 2 Impromptus, Op. 34: No. 1, Allegro energico
17. 2 Impromptus, Op. 34: No. 2, Andante. Tempo di menuetto

This recital represents the Polish violin tradition in all its fascinating variety. Lipiński’s virtuoso Impromptus are the ancestors of Drozdzewski’s showpiece solo Caprices, which have dedications both to Lipiński and Paganini. Zarzycki’s lyrically heartfelt works are emblematic of nineteenth-century romanticism, and both Górecki and Lutosławski are preeminent figures of the twentieth century whose finely crafted music resonates with audiences all over the world. Award-winning violinist Kinga Augustyn’s playing has been described as ‘stylish and vibrant’ (The Strad). She also appears on Naxos 8.559733 performing Kenneth Fuchs’s Falling Trio with Jeffrey Biegel’s Trio21 and cellist Robert DeMaine.

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