
It’s good to see some neglected music by this Polish master taken out and given a fresh airing now and again, and three quarters of
Ida Haendel’s reputation among violin devotees has assumed almost legendary status in recent years, not least on account of her almost total neglect by record
Although Witold Malcuzynski was a popular pianist in his day, his reputation has been in eclipse since his death in 1977. He made numerous recordings
Karol Szymanowski’s two string quartets belong with those of Bartók and Janácek in the stable of “great 20th century chamber works by Eastern European/Slavic composers.”
Harmonia Mundi and Radio-France co-produce a collection presenting what they call “the cream of the new generation of musicians”. As in any collection of this
Karol Szymanowski’s fascinating compositional style passed through many changes before finding the sensual, languorous quality it’s admired for. This collection of songs sweeps through the