Theme Varie Op. 62 / Reverie Op.48 / Idylle Op.63 / Grand Scherzo De Concert Op.35 / Mazurek A-dur Op.31 / Moments D'un Carnaval Op.52

Released in 1988 by the state-owned Polish label Polskie Nagrania Muza, this recording is part of the label's commitment to archiving the works of significant Polish classical composers. Władysław Żeleński, a prominent figure in the late Romantic era of Polish music, is often celebrated for his synthesis of national identity with traditional European formal structures. This specific selection showcases his piano compositions, reflecting the salon-style elegance and technical demands characteristic of the nineteenth-century keyboard repertoire.

The performance is delivered by Józef Stompel, a distinguished Polish pianist and educator who was deeply ingrained in the country's musical tradition. Stompel’s interpretation focuses on the lyrical and virtuosic facets of Żeleński’s writing, aiming to bring clarity to the dense harmonic textures of the period. As a document of Polish musical heritage, the release was designed to bring lesser-known chamber and solo works to a wider audience, serving as an important reference for the performance practices of the Warsaw conservatory tradition.