: 4 Pieces Pour Piano Op.119 () 1: N°1 Intermezzo In B Minor: Adagio (3:55) 2: N° 3 Intermezzo In C: Graciozo e Giocoso (1:42) : 6 Pieces For Piano Op. 118 () 3: N° 1 Intermezzo In A Minor: Allegro Non Essai, Ma Molto Appassionato (1:55) 4: N° 2 : Intermezzo In A: Andante Teneramente (6:06) : Fantasies Op. 116 () 5: N° 2 Intermezzo In A Minor: Andante (3:35) 6: N° 3 Capriccio In G Minor: Allegro Passionato (3:14) 7: N° 4 Intermezzo In E: Adagio (4:16) 8: N° 5 Intermezzo In E Minor: Andante Con Grazia ed Intimissimo Sentimento (3:32) : 3 Intermezzi Op.117 () 9: N° 3 In C Sharp Minor: Andante Con Moto (5:29) : 4 Pieces For Piano Op. 119 () 10: N° 4 Rhapsody In E Flat: Allegro Risoluto (4:52) : 3 Intermezzi Op. 117 () 11: N° 2 In B Flat Minor: Andante Non Troppo e Con Molto Espressione (4:00) : 6 Pieces For Piano Op.118 () 12: N° 6 Intermezzo In E Flat Minor: Andante, Largo e Mesto (6:08)
Description:
"Late Piano Works" on CD presents Piotr Anderszewski in the intimate, concentrated world of late piano repertoire, where every note carries emotional weight and structural clarity. Known for his intellectual depth and refined touch, Anderszewski shapes these late pieces with a rare combination of precision and warmth, allowing long musical lines to unfold organically while revealing the inner voices and subtle harmonic shifts. The recording captures a pianist at full artistic maturity, focusing on nuance, silence, and color rather than virtuosic display. Listeners can expect a contemplative, introspective journey that highlights the twilight character of late works: distilled emotion, pared-down textures, and a sense of looking back over a musical lifetime. The sound production gives the piano a natural presence, balancing intimacy with a concert-like breadth, making this CD equally suited to focused listening and repeated late-night sessions.
Piotr Anderszewski, a Polish-Hungarian pianist, is widely regarded as one of the most thoughtful interpreters of the classical and early modern repertoire. He has long been praised for his work with composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and the great Central European masters. Throughout his career, he has appeared with leading orchestras and in major concert halls worldwide, building a reputation for programs that are both carefully curated and deeply personal. His previous recordings have received significant critical acclaim, often noted for their clarity of vision and interpretative integrity, and he is frequently singled out for his ability to combine analytical insight with a highly individual, poetic voice at the keyboard.
The CD is released by PLG Classics, a label dedicated to high-quality classical recordings and artist-centered projects. PLG Classics places particular emphasis on careful repertoire selection and close collaboration with performers, aiming to present them in acoustically sympathetic environments and thoughtfully produced albums. The label's catalogue focuses on projects that allow artists to explore core repertoire alongside less frequently heard works, giving listeners both familiarity and discovery. With "Late Piano Works," PLG Classics underlines its commitment to distinguished solo piano recordings, presenting Anderszewski in repertoire that highlights his sensitivity, concentration, and mature artistry.
Altogether, "Late Piano Works" offers a rich and rewarding encounter with late-period piano writing, interpreted by a pianist known for depth rather than display, and framed by a label that values artistic integrity and sonic excellence. This CD will appeal to listeners who appreciate intimate, reflective performances and are drawn to the special atmosphere of music written in the later phases of a composer's creative life.
Solo Instrument
6.761
- Accordion 25- Bassoon 5- Bugle 3- Cello 137- Clarinet 22- Clavichord 46- Double Bass 5- Early Instrum. 16- Flute 57- Guitar 342- Harp 53- Harpsichord 247- Lute 109- Mandolin 11- Oboe 8- Organ 577- Other Solo Instrum. 2.036- Percussion 19- Piano 2.724- Recorder 12- Saxophone 15- Trombone 5- Trumpet 11- Viola 31- Violin 236Symphonic Music 14.527
