Lugansky - Medtner, ‘Forgotten Melodies’, Op. 38

[@DavidGoldsmith]

Great performances of fascinating and often neglected ("forgotten") pieces. Medtner's Muse is a different one, but tremendously moving once recognised and accepted.

[@ruthblackburn6915]

Such an enchanting performance of the precious jewel that Medtner "mined" through his "works of art by hard labour". Lugansky's incredible mastery of the piano allows him to express every artistic and musical facet of this timeless gem. I was completely absorbed by this performance. Thank you for the post.

[@ershenlin1774]

He got the strength of Richter (almost) and the sensuality of Sofronitsky.

[@HodGabriel]

Nikolai Lugansky might not only one of the greatest pianists of our time, but probably among the greatest champions of Medtner's music ever. He pays attention to every little detail of Medtner compositional style. It's Mesmerizing! Listen to the left hand octaves at 5:18, and the right hand melody at 5:27. Wow, such control of the piano and the dynamics, melody, tone color...

[@ilovebach1010]

I totally agree.... It's the direction and articulation in every phrase for every variation. Insane.... I'm in love with Medtner and also Lugansky!

[@vadimfoursov411]

Метнера играть сложно. У него особенная музыкальная логика.

[@nathalieroger6307]

Thank you very much for sharing Medtner's insight, which beautifully fights unique thought (on art). There is more in music than melody and rythm, and this more fills every Lugansky's interpretation. Many pianists, searching this more, tend to become mannered, where Lugansky is true.

[@enverhally8990]

Medtner is so cool, and takes us on such enjoyable journeys.

[@lagunagreg4019]

As a programming choice, playing a set of little character pieces to close a program is sometimes hazardous. But these are so strong and individually persuasive, that it works beautifully as a way to end things. The powerful, ecstatic coda at the end is a wonderful way to send people off on their way home in the night. Lugansky catches the mood and character of each one perfectly. One is reminded of Cortot playing the Preludes of Chopin, magically portraying the mood of each one so perfectly, individually. Wonderfully satisfying. The set stands on its own quite well and does not need the help of the sonata to go with it.

[@catherineanstett126]

Merveilleux Medtner interprété par N. Lugansky, merveilleux pianiste...

[@teodorb.p.composer]

Lugansky is awesome here, he should play more Medtner!

[@itchy2345]

I've been hoping that some day someone would upload it, A BIG HUG and THANKS!!

[@EnchantedWanderer]

We have Forty-Three (a channel viewer) to thank for it, who pointed me to the right direction of this recital!

[@dhl7893]

The "Forgotten Melodies" is such a marvellous composition with its many melancholic themes, changes in mood and dynamics that it makes a perfect backdrop for the admirable service rendered by Lugansky, arguably the most phenomenal and accomplished pianist in the world. The clarity, depth and artistry of this interpretation are quite out of this world, a unique experience !

[@miltonmoore8369]

VERY WELL WRITTEN, BUT I WOULD NOT PLACE LUGANSKY OVER ANDRE WATTS. NOR WOULD I MYSELF PLACE WATTS OVER LUGANSKY. (I JUST LEFT A COMMENT ABOUT LUGANSKY ON THE RACHMANINOFF OP. 23, #2 PRELUDE POSTED ON THIS CHANNEL ,A SHORT TIME AGO, WHICH I VERY MUCH IMAGINE YOU SHALL APPRECIATE.

[@pghagen]

I am wondering how many forgotten melodies Medtner wrote. Just before Lugansky I listened to Alexander Malofeëvs rendition and he played a more romantic version of the forgotten melodies. Some of these melodies were also included in Lugansky's rendition.

[@oboethai]

Wow - 21:32 is just incredible

[@Rin-mk8dh]

Full of emotion. Amazing performance ever

[@goflowjoe]

Did this concert not include Sonata Reminiscenza?

[@EnchantedWanderer]

Correct, it did not.

[@lagunagreg4019]

Who cares if it did? The set of character pieces stands remarkably well on its own. The sonata would only have been a distraction.

[@hugowalg5530]

This is really a THAT impressive performance of these horribly difficult pieces. I'm completely amazed hearing them this way, though I own the recording of the omnivorous micacle of Marc André Hamelin.

[@lagunagreg4019]

You should at least try to learn the last one. It's not that hard. I have intermediate grade students who can play It passably. It is arguably the most wonderful of the set.

[@hugowalg5530]

@@lagunagreg4019 Possible, I only played number 2 and 3 of this registration. Right now, I'm exersizing the Skaszki, in casu opus 8 number 2. That's the real thing.

[@lagunagreg4019]

It sounds like the seventh piece is very difficult. But it sure is great!

[@RosemaryThomas1]

Thank you so much I love this so much!!!

[@ДмитрийПотупка]

Гениально, Маэстро! Браво! ❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Very,😍 very good - I'm always on the lookout for fine Medtner playing and I enjoyed that a lot

[@ronl7131]

Some interesting Medtner compositions out there.....🙂

[@tamarayusman8306]

Потрясающий МАСТЕР!

[@truekingvictory]

I've no words for such a dazzling performance, only 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Professor694]

Шикарно сыграно!

[@VassilikiKravari]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@pianistegolfeur]

Là, il nous verse dans un répertoire quasi totalement ignoré chez nous, et je ne suis même pas sûr que beaucoup de ses concitoyens le connaisse....

[@lagunagreg4019]

What lovely playing

[@nanumgothic]

Really touching

[@funnyuser2796]

Why is the first movement not included?

[@catherineanstett126]

Is anyone who know how to obtain the partitions? Quelqu'un sait-il comment obtenir les partitions des Mélodies Oubliées de N. Medtner. Impossible en France!

[@joachimveith8010]

Try amazon US

[@lagunagreg4019]

The parts exist in 3 editions as I can see

[@ВасилисаВасильева-у5я]

Браво!!!

[@mmaxio]

17:57 is this in any edition? Quite a simple passage for maestro to make a mistake here.

[@lagunagreg4019]

Who cares? Mistakes happen all the time in live performances even among the very best players.

[@rexy7399]

Sadly he didn’t play the Reminiscence Sonata which is the first piece of this set, and created a perfect circle with the last part, “reminiscence.” Since they used the same melody but one in minor and the other in major.

[@lagunagreg4019]

Oh I disagree entirely. The set, as character pieces, stands exceptionally well all in its own, each one strong and individual. The sonata is not the best work in that opus, and it would have rather overshadowed and dragged down the other pieces.

[@rexy7399]

@@lagunagreg4019 Interesting. Which is the best one in the set, in your opinion?

[@lagunagreg4019]

They're each so strong and individual, I really couldn't say. I find myself very attracted to the coda at the end, but that is just a personal preference.

[@rexy7399]

@@lagunagreg4019 I see. That's some based Medtner. Too charming to be judged.