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Nocturne in B-flat major, Op. 16, No. 4 by Ignacy Jan Paderewski // Cezary Karwowski, piano

Michigan Recording Project Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) was not only a celebrated Polish pianist and composer, but also a statesman who played a decisive role in the restoration of Poland’s independence after World War I. As a composer, he blended the Romantic idiom with Polish inflections, uniting virtuosity with lyrical sensitivity. Among his most beloved works is the Nocturne in B-flat major, Op. 16, No. 4, written in the early 1890s. While it recalls the poetic world of Chopin, Paderewski expands the genre with his own late-Romantic voice. The piece unfolds with broad, singing melodies supported by opulent harmonies, creating a sonority that is both intimate and lush. What distinguishes this nocturne is its combination of refined lyricism and subtle harmonic daring. Its delicate ornamentation and shimmering dynamic shadings give the impression of an improvisation - yet the design is carefully shaped. Within its relatively concise form, Paderewski achieves a depth of mood that ranges from tender introspection to radiant lyricism. The Nocturne remains one of Paderewski’s most frequently performed piano pieces, a work that honors the legacy of Chopin while affirming Paderewski’s own distinctive melodic gift.