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This collection of all of the late Polish composer, Lutoslawski, is now available. Much in the tradition of the Polish composers, Chopin and Paderewski, Lutslawski wrote for the keyboard. Gathered here on one disc is the complete collection of his solo piano music (exluding the orchestral Piano Concerto). It even includes the Dance Preludes for clarinet and piano. Most of Lutoslawski's piano music dates from his early period, before he developed the technique of 'aleatorism' where performers play non-synchronized(independent) to each other. Other than the two etudes which sound like Chopin-inspired etudes with a twist many of the other pieces are folk inspired/derived. They gave you a rare hint and treasured look into Polish folk music and how a composer uses his craft to make music based on folk traditions. It is a must-have disc for anyone 'into' Lutoslawski and a good disc of Polish folk piano music.Appreciate the personal touch.
