M. Glinka: Nocturne in E flat major (Olga Erdeli, harp)

Mihail Glinka (1804 --1857): Nocturne in E flat major, for piano or harp (1827)
Olga Erdeli, harp
Born in 1927, Olga Erdeli is among the most respected harpists in Russia. She graduated from the Moscow Conservatory, where she studied with her aunt, Ksenia Erdeli - herself a famous harpist. A key moment in her career came in 1946, when she became a soloist with the Great Symphony Orchestra of the All-Soviet Union Radio and TV; in 1949, she began to give solo recitals and to perform in various chamber ensembles. In the same year, she won First Prize at the Second International Youth Festival (Russia). Since then she has performed in the finest halls in Russia, and toured extensively abroad. Ms. Erdeli is a People Artist of Russia, and since 1953 a highly esteemed professor at the Moscow Conservatory. She has had the great pleasure of teaching harp at the Conservatory to both her daughter Tatyana and her granddaughter Ksenia. As these recordings demonstrate, Ms. Erdeli possesses a brilliant technique, and an outstanding knowledge of the potential of the harp - having authored arrangements for harp of works by Rodrigo, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Khachaturian, and others.
Ольга Георгиевна Эрдели (род. 1927) - советская арфистка, профессор Московской консерватории. Племянница и ученица профессора Ксении Александровны Эрдели. Более 40 лет была солисткой Большого Симфонического Оркестра Радио и Телевидения имени П. И. Чайковского. Родилась 1 апреля 1927 года в Москве.
В 1945 году окончила Центральную музыкальную школу, в 1950 - Московскую консерваторию (класс К. А. Эрдели), в 1954 году - аспирантуру.
В 1949 году, будучи студенткой Московской консерватории, завоевала первую премию на конкурсе Всемирного фестиваля демократической молодежи и студентов в Будапеште. 23 апреля 2007 года в Малом зале консерватории состоялся концерт, посвященный 80-летнему юбилею народной артистки России, профессора Ольги Георгиевны Эрдели.
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[@Catherine-classical]

Best interpretation on RUclips so far❤

[@mchlmcclllnd]

This is one of my favorite interpretations of this work. There is both power in her sonority, and a clarity through all dynamic ranges. Perfect pedalling.

[@jimbuxton2187]

Michael...I totally agree! The Glier concerto is hers is the best... you can hear every note perfectly. Also the Mozart glass harmonika piece is stunning...the Damase Concertino is the best on record.

[@guillaumedabosville]

Beautiful . Great harpist .

[@wadahabbasher]

Her transitions are amazing

[@anastasiaharp]

No, sorry, Olga Erdeli wasn't student of Glinka. Please read the information below the video. Olga was born in 1927, so she is now 86. Mihail Glinka was born in 1804 and died in 1857. So they didn't meet for sure.

[@kwangsaelee9951]

Oi Olga Erdeli ! Que maravilha sua interpretação ! Para cada peça musical, sempre há alguém que sobressai melhor. Para essa peça vc é o melhor com certeza. Meus parabéns.

[@sallystevens6271]

Lovely. Thank you.

[@user-ru8vy1uz7c]

Bravo

[@sergiohectorsueldo1768]

Musik wunderschönen.

[@majorszilvia5588]

wonderfull

[@seanduchinsky2632]

my introduction to harp as a child came through two people: nicanor zabaleta and olga erdeli. not sure which I like better- senor z had flawless technique, but mme erdeli has a fluidity zabaleta never had.

[@Agnesmarita]

Wonderful music!
Many thanks from

[@ShirleyKirsten]

Lovely artistry!

[@vorufusan5787]

Tbh it sounds so much better on harp ^-^

[@sunidak]

Olga Erdeli was student of Glinka