In an interview of 2005, conducted by the recently departed first lady of Polish journalism, Teresa Torańska, Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń modestly suggested that “the world can very well do without my playing.” Having listened to her wise and mature interpretations of Chopin’s most demanding masterpieces – interpretations that until recently could only be admired by the artist’s closest circle of friends – I will not hesitate to claim that Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń was wrong in keeping them private – and that for much too long!

Marcin Gmys

FRYDERYK CHOPIN (1810-1849)
1. Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 45   4:59
3 Mazurkas Op. 50   10:43
2. in G major 2:27
3. in A flat major 3:06
4. in C sharp minor 5:09
5. Fantaisie in F minor Op. 49 12:45
3 Mazurkas Op. 56   11:58
6. in B major 4:24
7. in C major 1:30
8. in C minor 6:03
9. Berceuse in D flat major Op. 57   4:41
3 Mazurkas Op. 59   9:35
10. in A minor 3:49
11. in A flat major 2:22
12. in F sharp minor 3:23
13. Barcarolle in F sharp major Op. 60   8:55
14. Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat major Op. 61 14:00

Total time: 78:53