Maria Szymanowska

Maria Szymanowska was a pioneering Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the early 19th century. Born in 1789, she was one of the first professional female musicians in Europe to gain widespread fame, performing across the continent in major cultural centers like Paris, London, and St. Petersburg. Her elegant piano compositions—romances, nocturnes, polonaises, and mazurkas—reflected both the Classical tradition and early Romantic sensibilities, making her a significant forerunner to composers like Frédéric Chopin.

Szymanowska’s music gained admiration during her lifetime, and she maintained friendships with leading intellectuals and artists of her day, including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. As a woman navigating the male-dominated world of professional music, she broke considerable ground and helped shape a space for women in classical performance and composition. Her work is celebrated today for its lyrical beauty and historical importance in piano repertoire.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Piano

Romantic Music

Solo Piano

Latest Release

Soirée Musicale

Maria Szymanowska

Album - 41 Tracks - Released October 16, 2023