Schubert: Piano Sonatas, D 958, 959, 960

Schubert: Piano Sonatas, D 958, 959, 960

Brendel argues in the thoughtful notes to this set that these works should be heard as a set; but played with this intensity, ‘One at a time’ is my recommendation. Lacking spontaneity but not depth.

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Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm

COMPOSERS: Schubert
LABELS: Philips
ALBUM TITLE: Schubert
WORKS: Piano Sonatas, D 958, 959, 960
PERFORMER: Alfred Brendel (piano)
CATALOGUE NO: 070 1139

Brendel argues in the thoughtful notes to this set that these works should be heard as a set; but played with this intensity, ‘One at a time’ is my recommendation. Lacking spontaneity but not depth.






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