Known as the “Spring Sonata”, Medtner’s epically-proportioned Violin Sonata No. 2 is a work of exile with distinct memories of springtime in Russia in its late romantic textures.
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Nicolas Medtner: Violin Sonata No. 1 in B minor, Op. 21
I. Canzona: Canterellando. Con fluidezza
II. Danza: Allegro scherzando
III. Ditirambo: Festivamente
Nicolas Medtner: 2 Canzonas and Dances, Op. 43
Canzona No. 1 in C major
Dance No. 1 in C major
Canzona No. 2 in B minor
Dance No. 2 in B minor
Nicolas Medtner: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 44
I. Introduzione: Maestoso (poco quasi cadenza)
I. Allegro appassionato
I. Cadenza I: Tranquillo cantabile
II. Theme and Variations: Theme: Andante con moto
II. Variation 1: Tranquillo cantabile, ma con moto
II. Variation 2: L'istesso tempo ma poco piu tranquillo
II. Variation 3: Allegretto tranquillo, grazioso
II. Variation 4: Allegro molto ritmico
II. Variation 5: Allegro molto
II. Variation 6: Allegro risoluto
II. Cadenza II: Tranquillo cantabile
III. Finale: Rondo: Allegro risoluto
August 2008
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“Teeming with heart-warming melodies and nostalgia for the Russian Spring, Medtner's epic Second Violin Sonata is performed with great affection and musical sensitivity.”
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I. Canzona: Canterellando. Con fluidezza