Nikola Medtner: the Last Three Piano Sonatas

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Release Date: 16th Feb 2024
Catalogue No: ACD22894
Label: Atma Classique
Length: 59 minutes

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Medtner: Sonata romantica in B-flat Minor, Op. 53, No. 1

Work length27:07

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Benjamin Bertin (piano)
Recorded: 2021

I. Romanza : Andantino con moto, ma sempre espressivo

Track length8:32

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II. Scherzo : Allegro

Track length5:42

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III. Meditazione : Andante con moto

Track length3:25

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IV. Finale : Allegro non troppo

Track length9:28

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Medtner: Sonata minacciosa in F Minor, Op. 53, No. 2: I. Allegro sostenuto, concentrando

Work length18:08

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Benjamin Bertin (piano)
Recorded: 2021

Medtner: Sonata-Idyll in G Major, Op. 56

Work length12:22

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Benjamin Bertin (piano)
Recorded: 2021

I. Pastorale : Allegretto cantabile

Track length3:34

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II. Allegro moderato e cantabile

Track length8:48

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Medtner: When Roses Fade (Transcription for Piano by Boris Shatskes), Op. 36, No. 3

Work length2:04

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Benjamin Bertin (piano)
Recorded: 2021

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Of the 14 piano sonatas composed by the Russian composer Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951), Canadian pianist Benjamin Bertin has selected the last three sonatas for his ATMA Classique debut album. These sonatas represent a contrasting and fascinating portrait of the mature composer at the peak of his powers. In terms of ingenuity of form, diversity of mood and character, and overall mastery of craft, these final works are akin to those of Beethoven, who inspired Medtner throughout his life.

Benjamin Bertin's playing has been awarded a number of prizes and scholarships throughout his career, including the Bourse de fin d'etudes doctorales (Universite de Montreal), the Marek Jablonsky Piano Endowment (Banff Center), as well as full fellowships from Art of the Piano Festival (Cincinnati Conservatory) and Orford Musique Artist Residencies (Quebec).

A committed chamber musician and duo partner, Bertin has collaborated with members of the Boston Symphony, l'Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and Bang on a Can All-Stars in projects reaching across five centuries ranging from Reich to Monteverdi. As a member of Les Solistes de l'Orchestre 21, he performed the Canadian premiere of Pierre Boulez' Sur Incises in Montreal in 2021.

After studies at Brandon University and Bowling Green State University, Benjamin received an Artist Diploma from Columbus State University where he studied with Alexander Kobrin. He completed a Doctorat en interpretation at the Universite de Montreal under the mentorship of Paul Stewart, serving as his studio assistant.

Summer music festival appearances include Art of the Piano (OH), Washington International Piano Festival, Clear Lake Chamber Festival (MB), Adamant Piano Masterclasses (VT), Gijon International Piano Festival (Spain), Academie de l'Ete musical de Barachois (NB), and Porto PianoFest (Portugal).

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