A Treasury of Russian Romantic Piano

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This is an enterprising and enticing programme of Russian piano music, from the rare to the familiar. It is played with consummate style and flair by Nadejda Vlaeva, whose previous recordings... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 1st Apr 2009
Catalogue No: MACD1224
Label: Music & Arts
Length: 76 minutes

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Bortkiewicz: Sonata No. 2 in C Sharp Minor Op. 60

Work length22:28

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Nadejda Vlaeva

I. Allegro ma non troppo

Track length7:39

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II. Allegretto

Track length5:24

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III. Andante misericordioso

Track length6:20

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IV. Agitato

Track length3:05

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Medtner: Forgotten Melodies, Op. 39

Work length5:11

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Forgotten Melodies, Op. 39: No. 1, Meditazione

Track length5:11

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Medtner: Skazki (Fairy Tales), Op. 8

Work length6:25

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Nadejda Vlaeva

No. 2, Recitato - Allegro agitato - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I - Allegro agitato - Meno mosso - Coda. Agitato assai - Meno mosso instantemento

Track length6:25

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Liadov: Three Pieces Op. 57

Work length2:18

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Nadejda Vlaeva

No. 1, Prelude in D-Flat Major

Track length2:18

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Excerpt, Liadov: Morceaux (3), Op. 11

Work length3:07

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Nadejda Vlaeva

3 Pieces, Op. 11: No. 1, Prelude in B Minor

Track length3:07

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Scriabin: Fantasy in B minor, Op. 28

Work length9:12

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Rebikov: Yolka, Op. 21, Tableau II

Work length2:29

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Yolka, Op. 21, "the Christmas Tree": Waltz

Track length2:29

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Rebikov: Musical Snuff Box

Work length1:30

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Rachmaninoff: 3 Old Viennese Dances

Work length4:49

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Liebesleid (Arr. S. Rachmaninov)

Track length4:49

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Rachmaninoff: Liebesfreud (after Kreisler)

Work length6:55

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Nadejda Vlaeva

Liebesfreud (Arr. S. Rachmaninov)

Track length6:55

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Excerpt, Rachmaninoff: Songs (14), Op. 34

Work length5:20

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Nadejda Vlaeva

No. 14, Vocalise (Arr. For piano)

Track length5:20

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Lyapunov: 12 Etudes d'Execution transcendante, Op. 11 , Op. 11

Work length7:11

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Nadejda Vlaeva

12 Etudes d'Execution transcendante, Op. 11 , Op. 11: 12 Etudes d'Execution transcendante, Op. 11: No. 10, Lesghinka

Track length7:11

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In the early years of the 20th century Bartók, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg were venturing out in their own modernistic directions. Yet, at the same time, there were a number of composers in Russia who continued to compose in a Romantic manner. With so much attention being paid to the modernists, many of these Romantic composers were largely ignored and have fallen into unjust neglect. Of the seven composers presented in this recital, only Rachmaninoff has become a household name. Scriabin has gained considerable respect (though in great part for his late works, which are quite modern in style) and Medtner is only just starting to be appreciated by a wider public. Bortkiewicz, Liadov, Liapunov, and Rebikov wrote attractive, emotionally appealing music, but they have yet to receive the recognition they deserve. The majority of their works are hardly known. This collection hopes to introduce solo piano works of some of these unjustly neglected Russian composers.

Bulgarian-born Nadejda Vlaeva's playing has been acclaimed wherever she has appeared. Lazar Berman called her talent "God-given"; Maestro Hans Graf observed that "her musicality and the depth of her interpretation amazed me." Arnold Steinhardt, leader of the Guarneri String Quartet, praised her as "one of those people of extraordinary ability whom we hope for but rarely see." She has performed internationally, giving solo recitals in Bulgaria, Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Germany, England, Spain, Canada and the United States, where she now makes her home.

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November 2009

This is an enterprising and enticing programme of Russian piano music, from the rare to the familiar. It is played with consummate style and flair by Nadejda Vlaeva, whose previous recordings of Liszt and Chopin I have greatly admired. She is at her best in the lyrical miniatures... where she is able to sing melodic lines with gorgeous transparency and tonal nuance.

October 2009

Inspired playing of this superb collection of Russian bonbons

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