‘A Century of Polish Piano Miniatures’ takes us on a fascinating journey through a golden era in Polish music, from the great patriot Paderewski via Szymanowski, Bacewicz and Górecki, to present-day composers. This essential collection coincides with Poland’s centenary of independence in 2018 with each work representing significant moments in the country’s musical and political history. It pays tribute to the bravery of composers who stood up for freedom in art and culture during times of great political turmoil.

Anna Szałucka is an exciting multi-award-winning Polish pianist recognised for her exceptional musicality and intense virtuosity. She completed the bachelor’s degree at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk studying with Waldemar Wojtal, and continued her studies at the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Vienna in the piano class of Stefan Vladar and later on at the Royal Academy of Music in London under the supervision of Ian Fountain. An active concert pianist, she has cooperated with such institutions as The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, the Wiener Beethoven Gesellschaft, and the Arthur Rubinstein International Music Foundation. In Poland, Anna Szałucka was awarded the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Prize as well as the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Prize for exceptional achievements in music.