Canadian pianist Paul Stewart launched his career in 1981 with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, performing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1.
Composition History
Sergei Rachmaninoff dedicated his Fourth Piano Concerto to Nikolay Medtner, who in turn dedicated his Second Piano Concerto and the 'Night Wind' Sonata to Rachmaninoff.
Composer Biography
Nikolay Medtner's 14 piano sonatas are considered the most significant achievement in this genre by any major composer since Beethoven.
Composition History
The Sonata-Ballade, Op. 27, was initially published as a single movement in 1913, but Nikolay Medtner later added an Introduction and Finale for a new edition in 1914.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nikolay Medtner believed that "Inspiration comes, where thought is saturated in emotion, and emotion is imbued with sense."
Composer Biography
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a fellow composer, was Nikolay Medtner's most celebrated devotee, and their strong friendship lasted about 40 years.
Performer Biography
Paul Stewart is among the few pianists worldwide who has championed the music of Nikolay Medtner, performing his works on four continents.
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