Karol Szymanowski Works: An Invitation to Myth [HQ-Hybrid CD]

[Machine Translation] Kazuki Sawa and Sawako Kida gave an exceptional performance at "An Evening with Szymanowski" in 2022 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Szymanowski's birth. This disc is an all-Simanowski session recording of works from his early to late years. The duo's mature performance of these difficult pieces, which require a high level of technical skill, delicately brings out the charm of the music with rich musical expression. Also included is a solo piano performance by Kida. The Prelude in C-sharp minor is a gem of a piece that Kida has played with great care since its premiere in Japan in 1997, and the new recording on this disc will be a valuable resource. Please enjoy this album filled with the charms of Polish composer Szymanowski.

2022年にシマノフスキの生誕140年を記念した公演"シマノフスキの夕べ"で類稀なる演奏を披露した、澤和樹と木田左和子。当盤はオール・シマノフスキで初期から晩年までの作品をセッション録音した。高い技巧を求められる難曲でありながら、豊かな音楽表現で繊細に楽曲の魅力を引き出す、円熟のデュオが収められている。また、木田によるピアノ独奏も収録。前奏曲嬰ハ短調は木田が1997年に日本初演をしてから大切に弾いてきた珠玉の小品で、当盤の新録音も貴重な資料となることだろう。ポーランドの作曲家シマノフスキの魅力が詰まったアルバムをお楽しみください。