The Piano Works of Nikolai Medtner, Vol. 2 / Geoffrey Tozer / Audio CD

UPC: 095115915325

Overview

Vol. 2 of Geoffrey Tozer’s acclaimed Medtner series continues the journey through the composer’s intimate miniatures and sonata triads. This 1993 Chandos recording presents the complete Forgotten Melodies (Op. 38) suite, a selection of Fairy Tales (Op. 51), and the three‑part Sonata Triad (Op. 11). Tozer’s insightful interpretations bring out Medtner’s blend of late‑Romantic lyricism and intricate textures across 62 minutes 39 seconds of pristine DDD stereo sound.

Product Features

• Format: CD; Jewel case
• Label & Catalog: Chandos – CHAN 9153
• Release Year: 1993 (UK)
• Duration: 62 minutes 39 seconds
• Audio: DDD digital stereo recording
• Cover Art: Painting by Nicholas Roerich
• Art Direction: Sarah Haines; Sleeve design by Jaquetta Sergeant
• Printed: Austria; LC 7038

Track Listing

Forgotten Melodies, Op. 38 (22:44)

1. II Danza Graziosa – 2:52
2. III Danza Festiva – 5:16
3. IV Canzona Fluviala – 2:30
4. V Danza Rustica – 2:33
5. VI Canzona Serenata – 3:40
6. VII Danza Silvestra – 3:36
7. VIII Alla Reminiscenza – 1:59

Fairy Tales, Op. 51 (15:03)

1. No. 2 in A minor – 3:11
2. No. 3 in A major – 3:19
3. No. 4 in F♯ minor – 3:41
4. No. 5 in F♯ minor – 1:54
5. No. 6 in G major – 2:45

Sonata Triad, Op. 11 (24:33)

1. No. 1 in A♭ major – 9:07
2. No. 2 in D minor (“Elegy”) – 6:41
3. No. 3 in C major – 8:35

Publishers and Artists

• Piano: Geoffrey Tozer
• Composer: Nikolai Medtner (1880–1951)
• Producer: Tim Handley
• Engineer: Richard Lee
• Editor: Bob Mansell
• Liner Notes Translations: Marie‑Françoise de Meeûs, Renate Maria Wendel
• Photography: Robbie Jack
• Label: Chandos Records Ltd., Colchester, Essex, England

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