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sonata-form, the slow movement rondo-like (the similarity to one melody by Rachmaninoff is coincidental, as the latter was not written until some thirty years later). A minatory final march with variations ends with a Coda that revisits earlier material. This was the only Medtner sonata that Rachmaninoff performed.
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in A minor, thematically related to the opening movement's faster sections, is in Rondo-form. After a reminiscence of the motto, the Andante is a lament in F minor, extremely Russian in sentiment. The virtuoso Finale has thematic elements related to Russian Orthodox liturgical music (Medtner was born
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in 1924, and his recitals were often all-Medtner evenings, consisting of sonatas interspersed with songs and shorter pieces. He never adapted himself to the commercial aspects of touring and his concerts became infrequent. Esteemed in England, he and Anna settled in London in 1936, modestly teaching,
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The Eleventh, "Sonata Tragica" in C minor, Op. 39, No. 5, concludes "Forgotten Melodies (Second Cycle)". There is some repetition of themes in this set as well—the piece which precedes the Sonata, "Canzona Matinata", contains a theme which recurs in the Sonata, and according to Medtner's wishes both
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in C minor, Op. 33 (1914–18). Dedicated to the composer's mother, this one-movement work opens with an exposition section setting out the material for the work, the opening pages of which erupt with fireworks from the piano against a surging orchestral statement of the subject. A set of variations
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The Tenth "Sonata-reminiscenza" in A minor, Op. 38, No. 1, commences a set of eight pieces entitled "Forgotten Melodies (First Cycle)". Two further cycles followed, published as Op. 39 and 40. Both this and the following sonata were completed in 1920, the year before Medtner emigrated. This single
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The Sixth Sonata followed soon after, the first of two that comprise his Op. 25. It bears the title "Sonata-Skazka", usually translated as "Fairy Tale Sonata". This short work in C minor, written in 1910–11, is in three movements; the second and third are connected. The first movement is a compact
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in Berlin to popularize his work and to advance cultural exchange in and around Europe. In October/November 2018 the society organized the 1st International Nikolai Medtner Music Festival in Berlin, which brings together artists and musicologists to perform and discuss his work (see the festival
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The Thirteenth Sonata, the "Minacciosa" ("menacing") in F minor, Op. 53, No. 2, is another one-movement work. It is highly chromatic, and contains a fugue. Medtner described it as "my most contemporary composition, for it reflects the threatening atmosphere of contemporary events".
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movement is one of Medtner's most poetic creations; as the title indicates, its character is nostalgic and wistful. Other pieces in opus 38 contain variants of the Sonata's opening theme, such as the concluding "Alla Reminiscenza". This sonata is nowadays the most often performed.
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sonata-form, followed by a Fantasy capped by a shadowy but active Coda, the latter entirely and ingeniously based on material presented in the Introduction. Under the title "Sonata" Medtner added a note: "The whole piece is in an epic spirit" (Вся пьеса в эпическом духе).
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24 December 1879] – 13 November 1951) was a Russian composer and pianist. After a period of comparative obscurity in the 25 years immediately after his death, he is now becoming recognized as one of the most significant Russian composers for the piano.
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in E minor "Ballade", Op. 60, 1940–43. The factors which led to the creation of this work are closely connected to the circumstances of his final years. It is dedicated to his generous patron, the Maharajah of Mysore. Three connected movements: the first,
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make up the central development before the opening returns two thirds of the way through the piece. Eventually the coda sets out the romantic "big tune" before the final pages lead to an unexpectedly bittersweet ending.
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The Second, Third and Fourth piano sonatas are unrelated one-movement works. They were written during the period 1904–07 and published as the "Sonata-Triad", Op. 11. The first of the trio, in A
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or Rachmaninoff, it is nonetheless original. Medtner's craft gained subtlety and complexity in later years, but this work is already evidence of his mastery of musical structure. An opening
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said: "it has the reputation of being a fearsomely difficult work of extraordinary length, exhausting to play and to hear, but of magnificent quality and marvelous invention."
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The Fifth and formerly the most popular of his sonatas is the G minor, Op. 22, written in 1909–1910. The piece alternates a slow introduction with a three-theme, propulsive
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minor, Op. 53, No. 1, was completed at the end of 1930, along with its twin. It was premièred in Glasgow in 1931. Returning to a four-movement form, it consists of a
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Medtner took piano lessons from his mother until the age of ten. He also had lessons from his mother's brother, Fyodor Goedicke (the father of his more famous cousin
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The Skazki (Fairy Tales) of Nikolai Medtner: The Evolution and Characteristics of the Genre with Compositional and Performance aspects of Selected Fairy Tales
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The one-movement Ninth Sonata in A minor, Op. 30, was published without a title but was known as the "War Sonata" among Medtner's friends; a footnote "during
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described it as "the most concentrated 15 minutes of music one could ever hope to play or listen to". It was dedicated to the Canadian pianist and pupil of
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Medtner also wrote a memoir titled "With S.V. Rachmaninoff" in 1933, in which he writes admiringly about his friend as a composer and as a pianist.
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The First Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 5, is a four-movement work written between 1901–3 (completed August 1903); though it suggests the style of
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Unlike Rachmaninoff, Medtner did not leave Russia until well after the Revolution. Rachmaninoff secured him a tour of the United States and
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among others. Despite his conservative musical tastes, Medtner's compositions and his pianism were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
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in C minor, Op. 50 (1920–27). Dedicated to Rachmaninoff, who dedicated his own Fourth Concerto to Medtner. In three movements:
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and Ludmilla Andrew have recorded complete CDs with Geoffrey Tozer, as has Caroline Vitale with Peter Baur. The bass-baritone
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have recorded the three piano concertos. Other pianists who championed Medtner's work and left behind recordings include
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The last of the sonatas, "Sonata-Idyll" in G major, Op. 56, was completed in 1937. It consists of two movements: a short
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setting from 1913. In gratitude to his patron, Medtner dedicated his Third Piano Concerto to the Maharajah of Mysore.
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declared Medtner as his favourite composer during a short interview available on the BBC website in September 2011.
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With the support of Taneyev, Medtner rejected a career as a performer and turned to composition, partly inspired by
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at the University of Cincinnati, published by UMI. It contains theoretical analyses of several of Medtner's works.
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vigorously concludes the work. Medtner recorded all three Concertos with the Philharmonia Orchestra in 1947.
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Op.39 discography @ Medtner.org.uk which notes a recording of Op.39 nos.3-5 performed by the composer.
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and is notable for the two CDs it contains with original recordings of a variety of Medtner's works.
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Far fewer singers have tackled the songs. Medtner himself recorded a selection with the sopranos
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recorded almost all of Medtner's works for the piano including all the concertos and sonatas.
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Thematic unity in Nicolas Medtner's works for piano : Skazki, sonatas, and piano quintet
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in his two-piano work entitled "Russian Round-Dance", Op 58 No. 1. In another he accompanied
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There have been numerous dissertations on Medtner's music. One of the most influential is
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in 1925, before his later studio recordings for Capitol Records and other labels.
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in 1891, and graduated nine years later in 1900, at the age of 20, receiving the
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The Muse and the Fashion, being a defence of the foundations of the Art of Music
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The Muse and the Fashion, being a defence of the foundations of the Art of Music
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Medtner published over 100 songs for voice and piano, with words from texts by
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Its companion in Op. 25 is entirely different. The Seventh Sonata in E minor,
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was an early champion of Medtner, and gave the first complete performance of
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After Medtner's death, the Mysore Foundation sponsored the publication of
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Nikolai Medtner was born in Moscow on 24 December 1879, according to the
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Der russische Komponist Nikolaj Metner : Studien und Materialien
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The Russian Mephisto: A Study in the Life and Work of Emilii Medtner
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An asteroid called 9329 Nikolaimedtner is named after the composer.
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Nicolas Medtner (1879–1951): A Tribute to his Art and Personality
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that reaches a Maestoso climax before plunging into the headlong
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quotes the first movement and prefigures the finale; a lengthy
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Nicolas Medtner: Worklist, Discography, Publications and News
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minor). The ending quotes his Sonata-Skazka, Op. 25, No. 1.
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has recorded a considerable number of Medtner songs with
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Allegro moderato e cantabile (sempre al rigore di tempo)
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Emigrants from the Russian Empire to the United Kingdom
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Medtner recorded piano rolls of some of his works for
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Website of the International Nikolai Medtner Society
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Nicolas Medtner: The complete solo recordings Vol.3
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Nicolas Medtner: The complete solo recordings Vol.2
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Nicolas Medtner: The complete solo recordings Vol.1
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Finding aid to the Nikolai Karlovich Medtner Papers
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