Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Zygmunt Stojowski's complete works for violin and piano, meticulously compiled and performed on this album released by Acte Préalable. Spanning a comprehensive hour and fourteen minutes, this collection showcases Stojowski's mastery of the violin-piano duo, featuring two sonatas, a romance, a mélodie, and an Aubade. The sonatas, Op. 13 and Op. 37, are presented in their entirety, each movement a testament to Stojowski's intricate compositions and emotional depth. The Romance, Op. 20, dedicated to the renowned violinist Jacques Thibaud, and the Mélodie, dedicated to Miss Frances Jude, add a touch of elegance and sentiment. The Aubade, arranged by Alfred Kaiser, concludes the album with a serene and reflective piece. This album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, offering a rare opportunity to explore the complete works of a composer whose contributions to the violin-piano repertoire are both significant and underappreciated.
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Tracks
Sonata for violin and piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 13: I. Allegro non troppoZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 13: II. Allegretto capricciosoZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 13: III. Théme variéZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 2 in E Major, Op. 37: I. Allegro affettuosoZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 2 in E Major, Op. 37: II. IntermezzoZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 2 in E Major, Op. 37: III. AriettaZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Sonata for violin and piano No. 2 in E Major, Op. 37: IV. Allegro giocosoZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Romance for violin and piano op. 20 – Herrn Jacques Thibaud gewidmetZygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Mélodie for violin and piano – Dedicated to Miss Frances Jude (Arr. for violin and piano by Alfred Wilhelmj)Zygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
Aubade for Violin and Piano (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Alfred Kaiser)Zygmunt Stojowski, Irena Kalinowska-Grohs, Barbara Pakura
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