Credits:

Medtner, Nikolay (1880-1951)

Description:

Born in Venice in 1983, Taverna won the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2005. This is a collection of works by Metonel, performed by Italian pianist Alessandro Taverna, who has been called "the heir to Michelangeli," and who has attracted much attention after being praised by Maazel. Metonel was a friend of Rachmaninoff and left many works for piano. His works are technical, yet they reflect a strong Russian sentiment, and are based on an original narrative style. Taverna focuses on the romanticism of the works and plays them expressively. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Forgotten Melodies: Sonata Reminiscenza Op. 38 No. 1 in A minor
2.Sonata Romantica Op. 53 No. 1 in B flat minor: I. Romanza. Andante con moto, ma sempre espressivo
3.Sonata Romantica Op. 53 No. 1 in B flat minor: II. Scherzo. Allegro
4.Sonata Romantica Op. 53 No. 1 in B flat minor: III. Meditazione. Andante con moto
5.Sonata Romantica Op. 53 No. 1 in B flat minor: IV. Finale. Allegro non troppo
6.Sonata Minacciosa Op. 53 No. 2 in F minor
7.Drei Arabesken Op. 7: No. 1: Ein Idyll: Allegretto tranquillo e dolce