by Nina Milkina Prelude and Fugue in D (No. 5 from The Well-Tempered Clavier) Bach Four Harpsichord Sonatas
D. Scarlatti
1 In E flat (L. 157). 2 In D (L. 465). 3 In F minor (L. 187). 4 In G (L. 286) Scherzo in E, Op. 54Chopin
Moscow born, Nina Milkina came to London in 1918, and when only seven years old entered the Matthay School. She later continued her piano studies in Paris, and, after obtaining a first place in the Concours at the Paris Conservatoire, went on to study under
Glazunov. Nina Milkina wrote her first composition, a suite entitled ' My Toys '. when only eleven years old. It was broadcast from Paris in the year of publication. Maurice Ravel , became interested in her work, and Rachmaninoff, on hearing her play, prophesied a great future for her. In the spring of this year she undertook a tour of Holland.