Fantazja F-Moll Op. 49 ★ Barkarola Fis-Dur Op. 60 ★ Polonez Cis-Moll Op. 26 Nr 1 ★ Polonez Es-Moll Op. 26 Nr 2 ★ Walc F-Moll Op. Posth. ★ Walc As-Dur Op. Posth.

Released by the Polish state label Wifon in 1981, this recording features the interpretation of pianist Jan Ekier, one of the most prominent Chopin scholars and the founding editor of the National Edition of Chopin's works. This collection of pieces, spanning the Fantaisie in F minor and various polonaises and waltzes, reflects Ekier's lifelong commitment to studying Chopin's manuscripts and performance practices. Produced during a period of significant political and social change in Poland, the record serves as a testament to the nation's profound cultural connection to its most celebrated composer.

The design and production of Wifon LPs during this era were frequently characterized by a restrained, academic aesthetic, prioritizing the authority of the performer and the integrity of the score. Ekier’s approach to these compositions is widely regarded by musicologists and pianists as definitive, rooted in his exhaustive research into Chopin’s original intent. While Wifon records were often circulated primarily within Eastern Bloc countries at the time, this specific release remains a sought-after artifact for collectors and students of the piano who value Ekier's authoritative and deeply considered interpretations of the Romantic repertoire.