Medtner - Piano Concerto 1 Analysis (Zhukov)

[@ChaseEverettOfficial]

I just started learning this piece! I'm so thrilled that I'm not the only one who loves this secret gem!

[@alesa351]

It really is one of my favorites, but I think I like his PC3 even more! As for PC1, I still need more listens to grasp the musical narrative (Medtner himself said that the themes in his concertos resemble characters in a drama). I have also thought about playing portions of this piece, although I have no orchestra at my disposal. How hard would you say is this concerto?

[@ChaseEverettOfficial]

@@alesa351 I don't have easy access to an orchestra either, but I'm trying to convince my piano teacher that it's prefect for a competition I'm entering. She wants me to pick from Grieg, Schumann or Rachmaninoff. I'd say this is pretty challenging, as a pianist, but since it's so rarely played I don't think it's as appreciated.

[@anotherdepressedmusician]

@@ChaseEverettOfficial did you do the competition? Schumann piano concerto is such an amazingly glorious piece but Rachmaninov over this? That's twice as difficult. And because this is lesser known, it surprises people

[@ChaseEverettOfficial]

@@anotherdepressedmusician No, I didn't do the competition. I'm trying to hard to juggle high school requirements and music. I still pick away at this in my few free moments.

[@williamhu4901]

It's so wonderful to find more and more people appreciating Medtner these days. He's probably my favourite composer. This concerto is definitely up with the best of his works. It's unbelievably fun to play - this is on my bucket list for performance with an orchestra! Maybe someday I'll find the opportunity.

[@lingnguyen2623]

I don't think that opportunity is there. Although the concerto is second to none, the audience hasn't even heard of Medtner, let alone his music.

[@Sammy-cq5gp]

If you get the chance book me a ticket, yeah? You're a fantastic pianist, and it would be a delight to see you play this wonderful concerto.

[@sorenkrantz2005]

24:22 until the climax is amazing I can’t believe I never heard of this concerto

[@LukeFaulkner]

One of the greatest piano concertos of all time (in my opinion!) 28:27 onwards never fails to send shivers down my spine. Utterly exquisite music! Love the analysis btw.

[@SeigneurReefShark]

@Enescu because he is

[@HodGabriel]

21:27 - 21:53 A melody and harmony from heaven.

[@NothingFunnyAboutTheseCarpets]

At 13:00 there is also the cross motif from theme B1 appearing in the cellos and bass voice of the piano, integrated on the overall A1 line. Such insanely rich polyphony, right?!

[@teodorb.p.composer]

Very great and usefull analysis of this masterpiece! One of the most beautifull piano concerts ever, I love Medtner's creativity in thematic work!

[@gwydionrhys7672]

All three of Medtner's concerti are masterpieces that are wholly worthy of inclusion in the general repertoire - at least, in my humble opinion.

[@aidenpeleg2789]

the counterpoint in the first variation is ridiculous! thanks for the work you put in to make this, I've been listening to this concerto for years and noticed many new things :)

[@melon4611]

2nd mov Inderludium 9:06 Mostly X and Y Var1 11:56 Mostly A1 and A2 Var2 13:57 Mostly A2 Var3 14:58 Mostly B1 and AB Var4 16:36 Mostly A2 and B1 Var5 18:22 Mostly B1 and B2 Retransition 21:27 A3 and a bit of everything near the end

[@kryogenic4509]

This is amazing, it takes a while for me to like it, my favorite part is 25:04 - 25:32

[@janhoppezak9731]

one single word: GREAT!!

[@antoniusnies-komponistpian2172]

This is awesome

[@JuliaPikalova]

Thank you, very interesting and helpful! Also, great rendition of Igor Zhukov. Do you have any other concerts presented in a similar way?

[@alesa351]

I wanted to upload similar videos for other pieces with amazing performances from Hyperion's romantic piano concerto collection, but unfortunately KZbin has blocked them due to copyright :/ But I might do Medtner's third concerto with Tozer's rendition next

[@JuliaPikalova]

Alensa , what a pity! Perhaps it’s still possible to download with someone else’s performance? After all, this one was permitted :-) I don’t know the rules of KZbin, sorry if my question is naïve... Meanwhile, I have subscribed to your channel in anticipation. Thank you, very valuable work!

[@SpaghettiToaster]

@@alesa351 Hyperion will hunt you down mercilessly, but you should be fine using Tozer's recordings of all three, which have already been posted on youtube, as well as Sudbin, Berezovsky and (maybe) Demidenko.

[@D.Oktipu]

25:09 what was that? A trill? Can some one tell and wich note

[@alankuo2402]

The first concerto is one of Medtner's most complex works - so, great job on the analysis! Are you planning to do any more?

[@ThePianoFortePlayer]

Nice to see you here. When I first saw this video I thought you made it, haha.

[@scriabinismydog2439]

24:10

[@lingnguyen2623]

I don't know if it is my phone, but the piano doesn't sound quite as crisp as some of the other performances.

[@AsrielKujo]

Waiting for Gabriel Dupuy to comment here...

[@Shiver197]

24:22

[@Danboard-Channel]

12:10

[@JAMESLEVEE]

Who is the conductor?

[@alesa351]

The conductor is Alexander Dmitriev, here is a link to the full LP: www.discogs.com/de/Balakirev-Medtner-Igor-ZhukovUSSR-TV-And-Radio-Large-Symphony-Orchestra-Alexander-Dmitriev-Balakirev/release/8466141

[@CaptainLysandra]

Somehow, the part from 25:03 reminds me of the last part of Chopin's nocturne op 48 no 1

[@maestoso9165]

I actually understand that. The recap with repeated chords is getting me in the same mood

[@alexandradelliou]

2020: 2351

[@D.Oktipu]

24:13

[@AsrielKujo]

Waiting for Gabriel Dupuy to comment here...

[@D.Oktipu]

27:54