from Medtner: Skazki (CDA67491/2) 1 Russian Tale: Allegro sostenuto [6'11] 14 minutes 10 seconds 3 tracks2 Phrygian Mode: Con moto disinvolto et grazioso [2'00] 3 Moderato, narrante [5'59] ‘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 ... |