The Pianist (album)

The Pianist is the soundtrack album to Roman Polanski's 2002 film of the same name. It primarily features classical piano pieces, most of which are performed by Janusz Olejniczak. Wojciech Kilar composed the film's score, and excerpts from his orchestral work are also included on the album. The album aims to capture the emotional intensity and historical context of the film, which tells the true story of Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist who survived the Holocaust in Warsaw. Key tracks include performances of Frédéric Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Ballade No. 1 in G minor, and Andante Spianato. The album serves both as a collection of classical music and as an integral part of the film's narrative and atmosphere.