Forgotten Melodies - Episode Two

[Mike_OHara]

Welcome to Episode Two of The Forgotten Melodies Podcast.

This week, Danny Grimwood traces a path from the green fields of Ireland to the icy steppes of Russia, as he discusses how two western composers played a significant part in the development of Russian piano music.

To demonstrate this, Danny plays pieces by John Field, Adolf von Heselt, Mily Balakirev and Nikolai Medtner.

We appreciate all feedback, so please feel free to email mike@forgottenmelodiespodcast.com or to call our Audio Comment line on 020 7193 1295 (from the UK) or +44 20 7193 1295 (from outside the UK). Or you can leave a comment on the Forgotten Melodies website!

Track Listing:

Nocturne by John Field
Ave Marie by Adolf von Henselt
Reverie by Mily Balakirev
Canzona Serenata by Nikolai Medtner

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[rojo]

Enjoying this, Mike; great idea. The atmosphere is fun, and you`ve got great music there that is well played. (I remember playing a Nocturne by John Field at some point, but it wasn`t that one. But sadly nothing by the others...)
I`ve recently heard other works by Medtner which were wonderful as well.

What make of piano does Danny have/use? The top end sounds a tad odd... but it still sounds great. I assume it`s stretch tuned?

[Mike_OHara]

Enjoying this, Mike; great idea. The atmosphere is fun, and you`ve got great music there that is well played. (I remember playing a Nocturne by John Field at some point, but it wasn`t that one. But sadly nothing by the others...)
I`ve recently heard other works by Medtner which were wonderful as well.

What make of piano does Danny have/use? The top end sounds a tad odd... but it still sounds great. I assume it`s stretch tuned?

Hi Rojo, thanks for the comments, I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Danny has a Kawai grand piano. You're right about the top end, unfortunately the tuning was slightly off when we recorded this. Ideally, we'd like to have Danny's technician come along & check tuning etc before we record each new episode, but that won't always be practical.

Hopefully it doesn't detract too much from your enjoyment.

Best regards

Mike
www.forgottenmelodiespodcast.com

[Krummhorn]

Thanks, Mike, for giving us this opportunity to listen to these wonderful piano works.
What helps to make these podcasts so great is Danny's splendid technique and interpretation. I'm certainly looking forward to your future offerings.

Lars

[Mike_OHara]

Thanks, Mike, for giving us this opportunity to listen to these wonderful piano works.
What helps to make these podcasts so great is Danny's splendid technique and interpretation. I'm certainly looking forward to your future offerings.

Lars

Lars

Thanks you so much. Receiving feedback such as this makes it all worthwhile.

Very best regards

Mike

[themusicalnotebook.com]

Hi Krummhorn
I love your quote: Amateurs practice until they get it right ...
Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong.
Is it yours, and could I quote you on my site for a short while?

[Krummhorn]

Hi, notebook ...

The quote was an original of mine from years ago ... It inspires thought, for sure. Feel free to use it where you would like, and thanks for asking.

Lars