Thursday, December 22, 2022

TDCM: December 22nd - Nikolai Medtner

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951)


Bio

Nikolai Karlovich Medtner was born in Moscow. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory at 11 and graduated with the Rubinstein prize. Rachmaninoff supported his development and eventually secured him passage out of post-revolution Russia. He settled in London and enjoyed success as a teacher, performer, and composer.    

Music

Piano Concerto No. 1


Piano Concerto No. 2


Second Improvisation


Piano Concerto No. 3 "Ballade"



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