Nikolai Medtner
Russian composer and pianist (1880–1951)
Biography
Nikolai Karlovich Medtner (Russian: Николай Карлович Метнер, romanized: Nikolay Karlovich Metner; 5 January 1880 [O.S. 24 December 1879] – 13 November 1951) was a Russian composer and pianist.
A younger contemporary of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin, he wrote a substantial number of compositions, all of which include the piano. His works include 14 piano sonatas, three violin sonatas, three piano concerti, a piano quintet, two works for two pianos, many shorter piano pieces, a few shorter works for violin and piano, and 108 songs including two substantial works for vocalise. His 38 Skazki (generally known as "Fairy Tales" in English but more correctly translated as "Tales") for piano solo contain some of his most original music.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Moscow Conservatory
Genres
- classical music
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Parents
- Karl Petrovic MedtnerAlexandra Medtner
- Siblings
- Aleksandr MedtnerEmily Medtner
Awards & honours (1)
- Glinka Award
Quick answers about Nikolai Medtner
- How old was Nikolai Medtner?
- Nikolai Medtner died on November 13, 1951 at the age of 71.
- When is Nikolai Medtner's birthday?
- Nikolai Medtner was born on January 5, 1880.
- Where was Nikolai Medtner born?
- Nikolai Medtner was born in Moscow.
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- Nikolai Medtner's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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- Nikolai Medtner is a citizen of Russian Empire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Nikolai Medtner is known as composer, pianist, university teacher.
