Two important chamber works from 19th-century Poland, in quality equivalent perhaps to DvoÚák and Brahms, but completely unknown outside their native country.Zarębski was a virtuoso pianist, more feted during much of his short life as a performer than a composer. However his Piano Quintet is truly a masterpiece, demonstrating an originality and stature that match and even surpass better-known piano quintets by better-known composers. It shows a remarkably fresh ear for symphonic thinking, motivic development and sheer melodic invention. Żeleński was a teacher rather than a performer, ending his distinguished academic career as Director of the Conservatory in his home town of Krakow. His Piano Quartet is a passionate, lyrical work, combining the Romanticism of Mendelssohn and Schumann with a piquant Slavic element.The Szymanowski Quartet—half Polish, half Ukrainian—and honorary Pole Jonathan Plowright are the ideal performers of this music.

• Wykonawca Szymanowski Quartet , Plowright Jonathan
• Data premiery 2012-10-01
• Nośnik CD

"This CD marks an auspicious start to the Onyx label with a discerningly chosen program splendidly performed and recorded. If this is to be typical of the releases on this label, then Onyx will swiftly establish an excellent reputation. I wish the label well. This is a distinguished CD, which I have enjoyed greatly and will continue to enjoy in the future. I recommend it very highly." - Musicweb.co.uk

• Wykonawca Bonney Barbara , Martineau Malcolm
• Data premiery 2005-05-09
• Nośnik CD

  LISZT SOCIETY GRAND PRIX, BUDAPEST  'The sheer quantity of music on offer may be impressive but the quality of the playing is even more remarkable, warmly sympathetic and, where necessary, thrillingly bold and impassioned' (BBC Record Review) 'A highly distinguished release' (Gramophone)  

• Wykonawca Howard Leslie
• Data premiery 2003-03-11
• Nośnik CD