1:18 at the bottom of the first page, it reads in Russian: "Please do not consider this "opus" my own composition, but only an unsuccessful improvisation made on request."
It is true that some moments in this set are not what we usually expect of the highly intricate and ingenious Medtner. Nonetheless a beautiful 'improvisation' of much 'success'
Wow! And WTF is going on here? These compositions are of the highest order. I'm left somewhat bewildered. Why haven't I heard of this Nikie before? Wonderful stuff here. And beautifully played. Thanks all around!
Well of course there was no chance that Rachmaninoff would say the greatest composer of the generation was himself due to his horrible lack of self-confidence.
His lack of self-confidence is shown by the fact that he needed to see a therapist, Dahl, in order to be able to start composing again after the failed premiere of first symphony, just for example
+A. Gulliov, Well, Rachmaninoff would've been wrong again even if he said he was the greatest composer of his generation. Heck there are three other Russian composers alone in front of Rachmaninoff: Stravinsky, Shostakovich and Prokofiev. Schoenberg had a greater influence on music. And if we are comparing the works of composers written in the early-to-mid 20th century (when Rachmaninoff was active), then we confront Debussy, who wrote several works that put him up there with Stravinsky, even though many think of Debussy as inhabiting the late 19th Century. A good argument could even be made for George Gershwin.Then there is the strange case of Charles Ives, who -- in my opinion -- is the greatest composer America has produced and who is only equalled by Stravinsky and Debussy.
What a pianist Geoffrey Tozer is! Is there any piece he cannot play? And play beautifully! Please listen, on you tube, to him playing 'Reminiscences de Norma'. by Liszt. Be prepared to be spellbound.
![Nikolai Medtner - Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 57 "Epica" [with score]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMOruXvNiS4/mqdefault.jpg)
1:18 at the bottom of the first page, it reads in Russian: "Please do not consider this "opus" my own composition, but only an unsuccessful improvisation made on request."
Whoa...Mr.Medtner must have been an immeasurably modest person.
Thanks for enlightening me with your knowledge.
@@Nickee_Sonicjinn This is more like a momentary (and uncharacteristic for him) strike of an imposter syndrome.
It is true that some moments in this set are not what we usually expect of the highly intricate and ingenious Medtner. Nonetheless a beautiful 'improvisation' of much 'success'
Mammamia, vorrei essere io una musicista che compone improvvisazioni "fallite" come queste!!! Che musiche struggenti! ❤❤❤ Bravissimo il pianista! 👏👏👏🔝
Wow and right as the best passage of the piece plays out. Crazy standards
No. 1 -- 0:17 Allegretto commodamente
No. 2 -- 3:50 Andante gracile
No. 3 -- 6:41 Tempo di valse
No. 4 -- 8:39 Andantino tenebroso
Great stuff!
Wow! And WTF is going on here? These compositions are of the highest order. I'm left somewhat bewildered. Why haven't I heard of this Nikie before? Wonderful stuff here. And beautifully played. Thanks all around!
This is so beautifull, why is Medtner so underrated, he is the GOAT!
Rachmaninoff considered Medtner the greatest composer of their generation and from there 4 pieces, it's easy to see why!
Yikes, gotta question Rachmaninoff's judgement.
Well of course there was no chance that Rachmaninoff would say the greatest composer of the generation was himself due to his horrible lack of self-confidence.
"horrible lack of self-confidence." How do you know this? Or are you being facetious?
His lack of self-confidence is shown by the fact that he needed to see a therapist, Dahl, in order to be able to start composing again after the failed premiere of first symphony, just for example
+A. Gulliov, Well, Rachmaninoff would've been wrong again even if he said he was the greatest composer of his generation. Heck there are three other Russian composers alone in front of Rachmaninoff: Stravinsky, Shostakovich and Prokofiev. Schoenberg had a greater influence on music. And if we are comparing the works of composers written in the early-to-mid 20th century (when Rachmaninoff was active), then we confront Debussy, who wrote several works that put him up there with Stravinsky, even though many think of Debussy as inhabiting the late 19th Century. A good argument could even be made for George Gershwin.Then there is the strange case of Charles Ives, who -- in my opinion -- is the greatest composer America has produced and who is only equalled by Stravinsky and Debussy.
Ah, glad you have enjoyed the Medtner's ! :D Thank you !
I'm still very new to this composer, so... yeah. :\
What a pianist Geoffrey Tozer is! Is there any piece he cannot play? And play beautifully! Please listen, on you tube, to him playing 'Reminiscences de Norma'. by Liszt. Be prepared to be spellbound.
Also, op23 no.1 of Medtner is now my new favorite Medtner piece.
I am hearing Scriabin sonata no 4 in that first piece 😂 live that
Шикарно.
thanks for this gsarci !!
You're welcome. :)
1:42- Scriabin sonata no. 4 much?
Yes
Heard that too
Medtner really valued minor keys
where can i buy a book for this
Luckily for you, you don't need to. I have added a link for the sheet music in the description box.
How do you make this video?
How do you make this video?
I just made snippets of the sheet music and then synchronize it to the audio.
thenameisgsarci using movie maker?
I use WLMM on Windows 10.