Canzona Serenata, Op. 38, No. 6 -
This enchanting song begins by quoting the brilliant discovery that runs
through all 8 of the opus 38 pieces: an 8-measure leitmotiv of magical
inspiration. The song that ensues is so natural and sincere that one might
easily believe it had come from the popular 19th century Russian genre of the
"urban romance." After a more virtuosic "quasi Cadenza"
episode, the Canzona flows back into the recurring 8-bar leitmotiv which
beautifully frames the whole piece.
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Nikolai Medtner
Canzona serenata, from Forgotten Motives Op. 38 Play
Recorded on 06/14/1989, uploaded on 02/10/2009
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Canzona Serenata, Op. 38, No. 6 - This enchanting song begins by quoting the brilliant discovery that runs through all 8 of the opus 38 pieces: an 8-measure leitmotiv of magical inspiration. The song that ensues is so natural and sincere that one might easily believe it had come from the popular 19th century Russian genre of the "urban romance." After a more virtuosic "quasi Cadenza" episode, the Canzona flows back into the recurring 8-bar leitmotiv which beautifully frames the whole piece.
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Cedille Records is the recording label of The Chicago Classical Recording Foundation, a publicly-supported, not-for-profit, organization devoted to promoting the finest musicians, ensembles, and composers in the Chicago area by producing and releasing their efforts on audiophile-quality recordings. The recordings and their promotion are designed to stimulate interest in these performers and composers and bring their artistry to a wider audience. Cedille Records is also dedicated to promoting interest in neglected areas of the classical repertory by presenting masterpieces that have been overlooked by other recording companies.