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Medtner: Violin Sonatas Nos 1 & 3

Chloe Hanslip, Igor Tchetuev

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Format: CD

Cat No: CDA67963

Release Date:  01 September 2013

Label:  Hyperion Records Ltd

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  034571179636

Genres:  Classical  Chamber Music  

  • Description

    The great composer of piano music Nikolai Medtner also wrote three violin sonatas (and other works for the instrument), two of which are recorded here. The ‘Sonata Epica’ is, as its title suggests, one of the most ambitious and colossal works in the repertoire, and without doubt one of the most important violin sonatas of the twentieth century. It draws deeply on Medtner’s Russian heritage, with intimations of orthodox chant and folk dances. Its continual syncopations show why Medtner was fleetingly regarded as one of Russia’s most progressive composers during the first decade of the twentieth century, yet also contrast with an essentially conservative harmonic idiom. The Sonata No 1 is more understated and reminiscent of Faure. Chloe Hanslip has proved herself an eloquent performer of the lesser-known Romantic violin repertoire, displaying rare commitment and resonant vitality.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. <b>Violin Sonata No 3 in E minor Sonata Epica Op 57 |</b> Introduzione | Andante meditam
      • 2. <b>Violin Sonata No 3 in E minor Sonata Epica Op 57 |</b> Scherzo | Allegro molto vivace
      • 3. <b>Violin Sonata No 3 in E minor Sonata Epica Op 57 |</b> Andante con moto [9'15]
      • 4. <b>Violin Sonata No 3 in E minor Sonata Epica Op 57 |</b> Finale | Allegro molto [13'12]
      • 5. <b>Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor Op 21 |</b> Canzona | Canterellando, con fluidezza [8'1
      • 6. <b>Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor Op 21 |</b> Danza | Allegro scherzando [5'58]
      • 7. <b>Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor Op 21 |</b> Ditirambo | Festivamente [7'41]