As a follow-up to the recent post of Polish pianist Maryla Jonas’ set of Chopin mazurkas, here is the first Chopin program she recorded for Columbia, during April 1946 sessions. This more varied selection contains three additional mazurkas, two nocturnes, two waltzes and a polonaise. Once again, the pianism displays the short-lived artist’s impressive command and ability to create mood.
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| Cover of 78 set |
The set was issued first in a 78 album with a Alex Steinweiss cover, and then in one of Columbia’s first 10-inch classical LPs in 1948, with the generic “tombstone” cover above.
Michael Gray’s discography does not list a location for the recording. The quality was somewhat boxy; I have ameliorated this a bit through the use of “ambient stereo,” which spreads the ambiance to a degree, while neither adding nor subtracting anything from the sound.
These were Jonas’ first records; my two posts comprise three of the six LPs she produced during her lifetime. She died in 1959.
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1948 Musical America ad
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