Forgotten Melodies - Episode Four

[Mike_OHara]

Episode Four of The Forgotten Melodies Podcast is now online at www.forgottenmelodiespodcast.com.

On this week’s show, Danny Grimwood plays pieces by two Russian composers, Lyapunov and Rachmaninov.

Sergei Lyapunov (1859-1924) studied under Balakirev and was heavily influenced by him. He was a pianist of the highest virtuosity and a composer of mostly solo piano works, although he also wrote two symphonies, two piano concerti and a symphonic poem.

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) was probably the last of the Great Romantic composers and his skills as a pianist were legendary. He left Russia following the 1917 Revolution and eventually settled in the USA, where he spent the rest of his life.

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Track Listing:

- “Nuit d’Ete” from 12 Trascendental Etudes (op.11, No.5 in E major) by Sergei Lyapunov
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli (Op.42 in D minor), by Sergei Rachmaninov

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[Krummhorn]

The Rachmaninov was absolutely thrilling. I was so enthused by Danny's playing and the composition that I replayed it numerous times ... what a fantastic and gifted artist he is, and thanks to Mike for these informative podcasts. Keep up the great work!!

Lars

[Mike_OHara]

The Rachmaninov was absolutely thrilling. I was so enthused by Danny's playing and the composition that I replayed it numerous times ... what a fantastic and gifted artist he is, and thanks to Mike for these informative podcasts. Keep up the great work!!

Lars

Thank you Lars for such positive feedback, it's very much appreciated. I agree Danny is a hugely gifted artist - I hope that one day his talent will be recognized far and wide...

Best wishes

Mike