from Szymanowski: The Complete Mazurkas (CDA67399) 1 Mazurek [1'14] 9 minutes 39 seconds 4 tracks2 Krakowiak [1'14] 3 Oberek [3'58] 4 Polonaise [3'13] ‘Such elusive music requires a pianist of rare sensitivity and dexterity and in Marc-André Hamelin Szymanowski has been granted a true champion. A marvel of stylistic inwardness and pianistic refinem ... ‘Marc-André Hamelin is a near-ideal advocate of this repertoire; alive to every nuance in these scores’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘Perfect territory for Marc-André Hamelin’s stylish and evocative playing’ (The Independent) |