Russian composer Nikolai Medtner left behind an amazing body of works for solo piano. This is the first volume in what will be an integral recorded edition of Medtner's solo piano works, performed by Frank Huang. Frank Huang is a Steinway Artist and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Piano at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Previously, he was a faculty member at The College of Wooster and The Cleveland Institute of Music. Described by New York Concert Review as a "thoughtful and accomplished performer" and that his playing was "impressive for it's maturity and refinement," Mr. Huang has gained international recognition for his artistry and technical command.
8 Eight Mood Pictures, Op. 1~Allegro con grazia (quasi valse)
9 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Allegro molto vivace al rigore di tempo e sempre leggierissimo
10 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Cantabile, tranquillo
11 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso
12 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Allegretto con moto flesseibile
13 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Presto
14 Six Fairy Tales, Op. 51~Allegro vivace sempre al rigore di tempo
15 Forgotten Melodies II, Op. 39~Meditation: Introduzione, quasi Cadenza
16 Forgotten Melodies II, Op. 39~Romance: Meditamente
17 Forgotten Melodies II, Op. 39~Spring: Vivace
18 Forgotten Melodies II, Op. 39~Morning Song: Allegretto cantando, ma sempre con moto
19 Forgotten Melodies II, Op. 39~Tragic Sonata: Allegro risoluto
Russian composer Nikolai Medtner left behind an amazing body of works for solo piano. This is the first volume in what will be an integral recorded edition of Medtner's solo piano works, performed by Frank Huang. Frank Huang is a Steinway Artist and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Piano at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Previously, he was a faculty member at The College of Wooster and The Cleveland Institute of Music. Described by New York Concert Review as a "thoughtful and accomplished performer" and that his playing was "impressive for it's maturity and refinement," Mr. Huang has gained international recognition for his artistry and technical command.
