Sonata, op. 9 / Three Myths, op. 30 / Nocturne & Tarantella, op. 28

Album by Karol Szymanowski & Lydia Mordkovitch & Marina Gusak‐Grin

The album "Sonata, op. 9 / Three Myths, op. 30 / Nocturne & Tarantella, op. 28" features violin and piano compositions by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski, recorded in 1991 by violinist Lydia Mordkovitch and pianist Marina Gusak-Grin. These works showcase Szymanowski's transition from late Romanticism to early modernism, incorporating impressionistic elements and advanced violin techniques that reflect his engagement with Greek mythology and exotic musical idioms.

Sonata, op. 9 / Three Myths, op. 30 / Nocturne & Tarantella, op. 28 by Szymanowski - album cover

First released: 1991

Sonata Classical

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1.
Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 9: I. Allegro moderato
9:58
2.
Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 9: II. Andantino tranquillo e dolce - Scherzando
6:40
3.
Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 9: III. Finale. Allegro molto, quasi presto
5:22
4.
Nocturne and Tarantella, op. 28: I. Nocturne
5:05
5.
Nocturne and Tarantella, op. 28: II. Tarantella
4:57
6.
Three Myths, op. 30: I. The Fountain of Arethusa
5:33
7.
Three Myths, op. 30: II. Narcissus
7:05
8.
Three Myths, op. 30: III. Dryads and Pan
7:12