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Emanuele Delucchi

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Nikolai Mettener (1880-1951):.ContentsSonata Ballade in F-sharp major, Op.27/Forgotten Tunes, Vol.2, Op.39/ (in G major)Pastoral Sonata in G major, Op.56PerformersEmanuele Delucchi, pianoThis is a recording of representative works by Nicolai Mettener (1880-1951), who combined Russian and German musical traditions and developed his own unique aesthetic.The “Sonata Ballade” is a dramatic work in which good and evil, life and death intersect against the backdrop of a poem by Afanasy Fet. Mettener’s originality shines through most clearly in the second set of “Forgotten Tunes,” which showcases his versatility. The “Pastoral Sonata” is a gentle, pastoral work that is also related to Metonel’s religious beliefs. Enjoy this performance by Delucchi, who is highly acclaimed for his performances of Godowsky, Alkan, and Czerny.*Recording: Italy(Tokyo M-Plus)