Franz Schubert – Chamber and Vocal Works

This recording brings together a collection of Franz Schubert’s chamber and vocal masterpieces interpreted by an ensemble of distinguished Polish artists. At its centre stands the Fantasie in F minor, D 940, performed by Andrzej Pikul and Anna Dębowska-Jaroszek in a partnership that reveals the profound unity of Schubert’s music for piano four hands. Their interpretation balances precision and expressive freedom, highlighting the Fantasie’s dual nature — at once lyrical, intimate, and symphonic in scope.

The collaboration between Dębowska-Jaroszek and Pikul, refined through years of shared artistic work, finds here one of its most eloquent expressions. Their performance breathes with natural dialogue and interpretive insight, capturing Schubert’s seamless transitions between tenderness and drama.

The album also features Auf dem Strom D 943, Sonata in A minor “Arpeggione” D 821, Allegretto in C minor D 915, and Der Hirt auf dem Felsen D 965, forming a panorama of Schubert’s lyrical imagination. Released by DUX (DUX 2183), this recording stands as a testament to Anna Dębowska-Jaroszek’s collaboration with Andrzej Pikul — a meeting of two artistic sensibilities united by their shared devotion to Schubert’s art.

DUX 2183 | Total time: 70:01

Andrzej Pikul – piano
Anna Dębowska-Jaroszek – piano
with: Krzysztof Komendarek-Tymendorf – viola; Sylwia Olszyńska – soprano; Adrian Domarecki – tenor; Oleh Malovichko – clarinet; Paweł Cal – horn