Nikolaj Medtner

Motifs oubliés op. 39

Immerse yourself in the powerful and profound musical world of Nikolai Medtner with "Forgotten Melodies op. 39". The gripping No. 5, the celebrated "Sonata tragica", stands as a pinnacle of late-Romantic piano literature. Medtner was a genuine poet of sound and a supreme master of piano composition—prompting Albert Einstein to admire him with the words: "There is today no composer so purely of the piano as Medtner." This premium sheet music edition from the esteemed Musikverlag Zimmermann presents this solo masterpiece with exceptional engraving and clarity. The "Sonata tragica" captivates with its dense polyphony, thrilling rhythms, and unparalleled emotional drama. An indispensable acquisition for ambitious pianists looking to enrich their repertoire with a highly virtuosic and expressive recital piece.