In 99/00 he embarked on his first play/direct project with the Sinfonia Varsovia with whom he is developing a long-term relationship which will include recording projects.

Piotr Anderszewski's first solo disc - featuring works by Bach, Beethoven and Webern - was released in 1996 and subsequently won the 1996 Polish Critics' Prize and his most recent recording, an all Bach CD for the Harmonia Mundi label, was released in early 1999 to great critical acclaim. The film-maker Bruno Monsaingeon will be capturing in June 2000 Anderszewski's particular relationship with Beethoven's Diabelli Variations on a film based on a similar format to that of his earlier award-winning film of Glenn Gould's Goldberg Variations.

He has recorded two sonata discs with Viktoria Mullova on Philips Classics. On the first, released in October 1995, he was described as "a pianist of inspirational brilliance" by Andrew Clements of The Guardian. This started a collaboration that led to major tours in Europe and the Far East for the duo as well as a further recording of Brahms' Sonatas for Violin and Piano in early 1997.

Anderszewski has a predilection for highly structured works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Bartok and Webern. "His performances of the most complex Bach and Beethoven have a white-hot conviction...Among younger pianists he seems most likely to join the greats." (BBC Music Magazine). His appearance in the Second Annual Miami International Piano Festival of Discovery marked his debut in Miami, Florida. Mr. Anderszewski is a recipient of support from Patrons of Exceptional Artists.

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