Chopin:
Bllades
Mazurkas
Barcarolle
Polonaise-Fantaisie

Konrad Skolarski Plays Chopin is an album that presents a fully mature artistic vision of Fryderyk Chopin’s music, grounded in a deep understanding of the composer’s style and spirit. At the heart of the recording are the four ballades, the Barcarolle in F-sharp major, and the Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat major works in which the world of romantic narrative meets the craftsmanship of pianistic architecture. Konrad Skolarski’s interpretations by a pianist considered one of the finest virtuosos of his generation stand out for their masterful precision and exceptional sense of phrasing. His Chopin is lyrical and restrained, yet not without bold gestures as heard in the finales of the Ballade in F minor or the Polonaise-Fantaisie, where the pianist reveals new layers of expression and narrative depth. The second part of the album features three mazurkas and the Prelude in A-flat major more intimate pieces that highlight Skolarski’s delicate legato and his ability to shape atmosphere. The recording closes with a serenade-like miniature evoking the bells of the Parisian cathedral full of ethereal poetry. This is an album that captivates with musical intelligence, interpretive finesse, and artistic maturity a personal story of Chopin told by the artist, and one well worth hearing.

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The recordings were made on December 19, 2023 and June 16, 2024 at the Witold Lutosławski Concert Studio of Polish Radio in Warsaw.