Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nikolai Medtner's piano works with the album "Medtner in England," released on August 18, 2023, by SOMM Recordings. This captivating collection showcases Medtner's mastery of classical piano music, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album features a selection of Medtner's most renowned compositions, including the profound and dramatic Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 57 "Epica," performed with exquisite skill and sensitivity. The sonata's four movements, from the meditative "Introduzione" to the fiery "Finale," display Medtner's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres.
Also included is the serene and lyrical Sonata-Idylle in G Major, Op. 56, a work that highlights Medtner's gift for melody and his ability to create a sense of pastoral tranquility. The album is completed with Eight Songs, Op. 61, a set of vocal pieces that showcase Medtner's ability to set poetry to music with great sensitivity and expressiveness.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, "Medtner in England" offers a substantial and satisfying exploration of Medtner's piano works. Whether you are a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 57 "Epica": I. Introduzione: Andante meditamente - AllegroNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Natalia Lomeiko
Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 57 "Epica": I. II. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace a leggieroNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Natalia Lomeiko
Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 57 "Epica": III. Andante con motoNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Natalia Lomeiko
Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 57 "Epica": IV. Finale: Allegro moltoNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Natalia Lomeiko
Sonata-Idylle in G Major, Op. 56: I. Pastorale: Allegro cantabileNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev
Sonata-Idylle in G Major, Op. 56: II. Allegro moderato e cantabileNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev
Eight Songs, Op. 61: I. No. 1, ReiseliedNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: II. No. 2, NachtgrußNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: III. No. 3, What is my name to you?Nikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: IV. No. 4, If life deceives youNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: V. No. 5, PrayerNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: VI. No. 6, NoonNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: VII. No. 7, Oh my foreboding soulNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
Eight Songs, Op. 61: VIII. No. 8, ReposeNikolai Medtner, Alexander Karpeyev, Theodore Platt
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