Utwory na płycie:

• Medtner: Violin Sonata #3 In E Minor, Op. 57, 'Sonata Epica' - 1. Introduzione: Andante Meditamente: Allegro
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #3 In E Minor, Op. 57, 'Sonata Epica' - 2. Scherzo: Allegro Molto Vivace & Leggiero
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #3 In E Minor, Op. 57, 'Sonata Epica' - 3. Andante Con Moto
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #3 In E Minor, Op. 57, 'Sonata Epica' - 4. Finale: Allegro Molto
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #1 In B Minor, Op. 21 - 1. Canzona: Canterellando, Con Fluidezza
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #1 In B Minor, Op. 21 - 2. Danza: Allegro Scherzando
• Medtner: Violin Sonata #1 In B Minor, Op. 21 - 3. Ditirambo: Festivamente

Violin Sonata No 3 in E minor ‘Sonata Epica’ Op 57
Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor Op 21

The great composer of piano music Nikolai Medtner also wrote three violin sonatas (and other works forthe instrument), two of which are recorded here.

The ‘Sonata Epica’ is, as its title suggests, one of the most ambitious and colossal works in the repertoire, and without doubt one of the most important violin sonatas of the twentieth century.It draws deeply on Medtner’sRussian heritage, with intimations of orthodox chant and folk dances.Its continual syncopations show why Medtner was ?eetingly regarded as one ofRussia’s most progressive composers during the ?rst decade of the twentieth century, yet also contrast with an essentially conservative harmonic idiom. The Sonata No 1 is more understated and reminiscent of Fauré.

Chloë Hanslip has proved herself an eloquent performer of the lesser-knownRomantic violin repertoire, displaying rare commitment and resonant vitality