Composer

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Nikolay Medtner

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Average_duration

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10:38

Movement_count

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3

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Nikolay Medtner's 'Sonata tragica for piano, Op. 39/5' is a powerful and emotional work that was composed in 1919. The piece is part of a larger collection of works known as the 'Forgotten Melodies', which Medtner composed between 1901 and 1920. The 'Sonata tragica' is one of the most well-known and highly regarded works in this collection. The 'Sonata tragica' is a single-movement work that is approximately 15 minutes in length. It is characterized by its intense emotional content, as well as its complex and virtuosic piano writing. The piece is in the key of C minor and is marked by a sense of tragedy and despair. The work is divided into three main sections, each of which is marked by a different tempo and mood. The first section is marked 'Allegro con dolore' (fast with sorrow) and is characterized by its driving rhythms and intense emotional content. The second section is marked 'Andante lugubre' (slow and mournful) and is more introspective and contemplative in nature. The final section is marked 'Allegro molto' (very fast) and is a virtuosic tour-de-force that brings the work to a thrilling conclusion. Throughout the piece, Medtner employs a wide range of pianistic techniques, including rapid arpeggios, complex chordal passages, and intricate figurations. The work is also notable for its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which contribute to its sense of emotional intensity and despair. The 'Sonata tragica' was premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in 1920. It has since become one of Medtner's most popular and frequently performed works, and is considered a masterpiece of the piano repertoire. Its emotional depth and technical demands make it a challenging and rewarding work for pianists and audiences alike.

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