The Schubert Piano Masterworks, Vol. 1
The first of three volumes containing some of the greatest piano music ever written, played by Schubert specialist Anthony Goldstone
All three volumes have been widely praised for the quality of Goldstone’s performances.
See details for Volume Two and Volume Three as well as the low-priced bundle.
Track Listing
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Franz Schubert:
- Allegretto in C minor, D. 915 (4:58)
- Impromptu in F minor, D. 935 no. 1 (9:04)
- Impromptu in A flat, D. 935 no. 2 (7:07)
- Impromptu in B flat, D. 935 no. 3 (10:17)
- Impromptu in F minor, D. 935 no. 4 (6:28)
- Piano Sonata in B flat, D. 960 − I. Molto moderato (18:04)
- Piano Sonata in B flat, D. 960 − II. Andante sostenuto (8:53)
- Piano Sonata in B flat, D. 960 − III. Scherzo and Trio (3:52)
- Piano Sonata in B flat, D. 960 − IV. Allegro ma non troppo (8:05)
- Piano Sonata in A major, D. 664 − I. Allegro moderato (10:04)
- Piano Sonata in A major, D. 664 − II. Andante (4:04)
- Piano Sonata in A major, D. 664 − III. Allegro (7:10)
- Fantasie in C major, D. 760 − I. Allegro con fuoco (5:56)
- Fantasie in C major, D. 760 − II. Adagio (6:13)
- Fantasie in C major, D. 760 − III. Presto (4:42)
- Fantasie in C major, D. 760 − IV. Allegro (3:38)
- Piano Sonata in G major, D. 894 − I. Molto moderato e cantabile (10:57)
- Piano Sonata in G major, D. 894 − II. Andante (8:02)
- Piano Sonata in G major, D. 894 − III. Menuetto: Allegro moderato (3:50)
- Piano Sonata in G major, D. 894 − IV. Allegretto (8:30)
Reviews
“a Schubertian of the first rank…, combining imagination, intellectual grasp and alert keyboard command…his readings of the two late sonatas are most distinguished, with a spiritual focus that lifts them above the ordinary… a thoroughly rewarding listening experience.
” —John Kersey
“The more I listened the more I was impressed by his sound technique, linear clarity and solid musical structures
” —MORIN
“Goldstone’s two-disc recital will give pleasure to those who like their Schubert presented with no-nonsense directness
” —Richard Wigmore
“an appropriately intense and stimulating performance…extraordinarily brilliant…well recorded and well presented…fully recommended
” —Arthur Baker
“a compelling presentation of Schubert’s almost impossibly lovely piano music… thoughtful and often touchingly beautiful music-making
” —Bernard Jacobson
“a fine sense of overall structure, technical brilliance and absolute clarity – the piano sound is very good
” —Paul Reid
“Excellent sound and beautiful, well-shaped performances of admirable elegance and supreme style. If you like Schubert you can but love these discs. Superbly played…Goldstone has the ideal interpretation. ….what is so tellingly obvious is his love for this music. You won’t find a better champion. Mr Goldstone is really superb
” —David Wright
