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    Who was this undervaluated neo-romantic Russian composer and pianist who left many fine works for the piano and three splendid violin sonatas, one of them epic?

    Question #100985. Asked by Cem1942. (Nov 14 08 11:59 AM)


    22crows

    		Sounds like Nikolai Medtner. His 3rd violin sonata, Op.57, was called "Epica"


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Medtner

    http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.570298

    Nov 14 08, 7:27 PM

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