Chopin sans Chopin is Adam Golka’s highly personal tribute to Frederic Chopin, featuring works inspired by Chopin instead of music by the master himself. The album includes a plethora of international composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, including choices inspired by Golka’s Polish-American background and unique family history. The album includes a world premiere recording of the 1894 Mazurka in E minor by Natalia Janotha (1856-1932). This is Golka’s fourth solo album on FHR.

Tracklist:

1. Nocturne No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 36
2. Scherzo in E flat minor, Op. 4
3. Mazurka in E minor, Op. 6, No. 1
4. Fantasie in B minor, Op. 28
5. Mazurka No. 13, `Upon Evening’
6. Balada Mexicana
7. 3 Preludes~No. 1 (Allegro ben ritmato e deciso)
8. 3 Preludes~No. 2 (Andante con moto e poco rubato)
9. 3 Preludes~No. 3 (Allegro ben ritmato e deciso)
10. Mazurka in F minor
11. 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40~No. 7, `Intermezzo’ (Allegretto)
12. 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40~No. 8, `Finale’ (Prestissimo)

UPC: 5060216343068
Label: First Hand
Release Date: 5.15.26
Format: CD