from Medtner: Skazki (CDA67491/2) 1 The Magic Violin: Tempo cangiando, abbandonamente [5'44] 17 minutes 1 seconds 4 tracks2 Allegro e leggiero [2'16] 3 Allegretto tenebroso [3'24] 4 Molto sostenuto e semplice [5'37] ‘They're among [Medtner's] characteristic utterances and include many of his finest inspirations. Some are simply masterpieces … it's excellent to have a complete collection from Hamish Milne, on ... ‘From the very first of these skazki ('tales'), I was hooked. Much of this is to do with the advocacy of Hamish Milne, who has already recorded some of this repertoire for the CRD label, is regarded b ... ‘This is a major, important release … Milne has been recording Medtner for quite some time now … and his detailed and very well written booklet notes are on the same high level as his pianis ... |