Dreams and Improvisations of Nikolai Medtner

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1.	Two Tales, Op. 20, No. 1, Tale in B Flat Minor 02:47	buy track
2.	Two Tales, Op. 20, No. 2, Tale in B Minor, Campanella 03:36	buy track
3.	Three Pieces, Op. 31, No. 1, Improvisation 07:24	buy track
4.	Three Pieces, Op. 31, No. 2, Marche Funebre 02:45	buy track
5.	Three Pieces, Op. 31, No. 3, Conte 02:20	buy track
6.	Four Tales, Op. 34, No. 2, Tale in E Minor 02:11	buy track
7.	Four Tales, Op. 34, No. 3, Tale in A Minor, Wood Goblin 03:15	buy track
8.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Theme: Song of the Water Nymph 02:04	buy track
9.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation I. Meditation 01:43	buy track
10.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation II. Caprice 01:24	buy track
11.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation III. Winged Dancers 01:51	buy track
12.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation IV. Charms 01:47	buy track
13.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation V. Humoresque, Variation VI. Mid the Waves, Variation VII. The Noise of the Crowd, Variation VIII. In the Forest 05:32	buy track
14.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation IX. Wood Goblin 00:27	buy track
15.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation X. Elves, Variation XI. Gnomes, Variation XII. Incantation 03:42	buy track
16.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation XIII. Threat 02:22	buy track
17.	Second Improvisation, Op. 47: Variation XIV. Song of the Water Nymph, Variation XV. Stormy Weather, Conclusion 05:35	buy track

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The album includes some of my most favorite works by Nikolai Medtner. Fairy Tale Op.20 No. 1 in B flat minor has deeply nostalgic and emotional character, Improvisation Op.31, No. 1 is a beautiful gem of refined piano brilliance and harmonic richness, shining with imagination, conversation, playfulness, sweet optimism and uplifted courage.

The largest work of the CD is the Second Improvisation, Op.47 is a journey into a magical dimension, where myths and fairy tales are integral parts of the of the reality and simply are reflect the truth in a metaphorical way for those who can see .👀

The structure of this musical composition is a set of variations. "Song of the Water Nymph" is the theme, depicting a mysterious, alluring creature, which comes directly from the old folk legends. By continuous transformation of melody, rhythmic patterns, harmony, the theme takes an appearance of different personalities, such as gnomes, "winged dancers", "noise of the crowd" etc.

Thus the creator plays musical games inside our imagination. Nymphs are so real that you can hear their voice within the frequencies of piano textures. The music is calling you to allow space for your imagination and ,as soon as you allow that space, you will see the world of magic, inspiration and love, where everything coexists in harmony, where myths, tales, legends and mysteries are interweaved within the fabric of reality and express as tapestries of existence, gnomes and trolls are walking in the magic forest 🌳 🍄 and the winged dancers 🐥 are joyously dancing in green gardens.

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released October 17, 2022

Nikolai Medtner, composer
Sasha Sound, pianist
James Edel, sound engineer
Ronald Lau, sound engineer

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Multi-stylistic artist, pianist, composer, music creator, teacher of harmony and music. Founder of School for Creators and Global Art Bridges.
Sasha Sound is an author of music compositions in various styles, ranging from baroque and classical to jazz, fusion, world, and electronic music. As a pianist, Sasha has recorded two CDs with music of Nikolai Medtner. ... more

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