The Wandering Years
Following the death of his father in 1904, Szymanowski spent seven years travelling through Europe and North Africa. These experiences directly affected the course his music would take, ranging from immersion in German culture to Sicilian sun and Persian poetry. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Karol Szymanowski
4 Studies Op.4 for piano
Performer: Dennis LEE - Piano
- Hyperion.
- CDH55081.
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Karol Szymanowski
Labedz [The swan] Op.7 for voice and piano
Performer: Anna RADZIEJEWSKA - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Mariusz RUTKOWSKI - Piano
- Dux.
- 0621.
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Karol Szymanowski
Symphony no. 2 in B flat major Op.19
Conductor: Antoni WIT Performer: Warsaw Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
- Naxos.
- 8557981.
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Karol Szymanowski
Piesni milosne Hafiza [Love-songs of Hafiz] Op.26 for voice and orchestra [incl. Op.24`1,4
Conductor: Karol STRYJA Performer: Ryszard MINKIEWICZ - Tenor Performer: Polish State Philharmonic Orch Katowice
- Naxos.
- 8553688.
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Karol Szymanowski
3 Masques Op.34 for piano
Performer: Dennis LEE - Piano
- Hyperion.
- CDH55081.
Broadcasts
- Tue 11 Oct 201112:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 11 Oct 201118:30BBC Radio 3
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