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Piano Sonatas D9 58 D 960 D959 Impromptus D 899

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SCHIFF,ANDRAS (Artist), SCHUBERT,FRANZ (Composer) Format: Audio CD
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1 1-4 Sonata in C minor, D958
2 5-8 Sonata in B Flat Major, D960
3 1-4 Sonata in a Major, D959
4 5-8 / 4 Impromptus, D899

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András Schiff's Schubert sonata cycle was recorded during the early 1990s and won much critical acclaim. This was a reputation confirmed and further enhanced by his many concerts which included Schubert pieces. This 2-CD set contains the final trilogy of Piano Sonatas by Schubert and a group of pieces which is often set next to the last three sonatas by Beethoven as representing some of the composers' final and greatest achievements. By way of a major bonus the first set of Impromptus, D-899 is also included. As well as a useful catalogue item and strong addition to the DOUBLE DECCA catalogue, this set also acts as a superb reminder of Andras Schiff's wonderful Schubert interpretations as he approaches his 50th birthday on 21st December 2003.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 5.67 x 0.39 inches; 3.95 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Decca Import
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 12, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Decca Import
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000AN1A1
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Luz de Gracia Menéndez
    5.0 out of 5 stars just beautiful!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014
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    I was looking for tris versión for a long time....the interpretation of Sonata D 960 is incredible by Andras Schiff....just beautiful!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Schubert late piano sonatas.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015
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    Excellent performance, good sound.
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  • Hiram Gòmez Pardo Venezuela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Schubert's return!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2007
    As I have commented previously, there are not precisely a crowd of pianists around the world gifted of innate power to express with meridian transparency, these incorporeal bars, deeply evocative and revealing of dreamy side of the Romantic vein, I mean, the introspective universe of an artistic expression. For better or worst when Schubert achieved his plenitude as composer, the piano as vehicle of supreme inspiration, was in retreat, Mozart and Beethoven grandness on one hand, and the puniness in the most of musical circles simply ignored the significance of this portentous genius and simply overlooked him and turned their whole attention around the excel and sheer poetry of Chopin and the febrile universe of Robert Schumann; both composers personified eloquently the visceral tragedy implicit in the visceral Romanticism, and so there was no time to get close and amaze around these immortal and overwhelming compositions loaded of febrile introspection and sublime spirituality.

    On the other hand the progressive decline of Vienna - in what musical taste concerns - may be carved in relief since 1820; Rossini and Weber has displaced the old oak named Beethoven, with the arrival and triumph of the French Revolution, the musical taste has democratized itself, the great masses preferred by far, a comic theatrical representation instead to get into the last sonatas or string quartets of Bonn's beloved son, and even less to appreciate the poetic and evocative qualities of the Romantic mood, because of the fact the process of trivialization had blossomed in such grade that had become part of the good costumes.

    In this sense the natural audiences kept for the future memories the notion that Schubert was by definition a fabulous composer of marches, dances and lieder, and ignoring completely the ominous aspect of his best compositions.

    Fortunately, the wheel has come full circle and Schubert has achieved place among the crème of the crème composers around the world.

    And Andras Schiff has contributed notably with his stubbornness to diffuse the art and importance of Schubert for great overseas audiences.

    This album confirms it by far. Don' t miss it.
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  • Robert Bezimienny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2006
    Andras Schiff's Schubert cycle is one of the most beautiful and intelligent ever recorded. Positive opinions are virtually universal amongst the critics. Shamefully, the complete cycle is out of print, but these last three sonatas nevertheless represent an absolute peak in the cycle. (SEPT 2011 - the complete cycle is back in print, at a bargain price).Schubert: Piano Sonatas/Impromptus
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    Schiff researched the scores extensively, and performed the cycle live, during the period of the recordings - I was lucky enough to attend one of these concerts, and his wonderful performance revealed the reverence in which he held the music. The concert, and the discs, share a sense of intimacy and mystery - on reflection, the technical mastery displayed is faultless, but while listening this thought never intrudes, as it is the emotional journey that is paramount. The sound is rich and deeply coloured, and this is partly through Schiff's deliberate use of a Bosendorfer piano - the engineering of the recording is close to ideal, with a well judged balance between clarity and hall ambience.
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    Of the other sonatas in the series, D.894 is given a very special interpretation - this is Volume 3 of the complete series, and is available second hand.
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    This is one of my very favourite recordings, in any genre. Of other interpretations, I have heard Mitsuko Uchida, Brendel both young and old, Schnabel, Imogen Cooper, Murray Perahia, and Richter - while all have their own felicities, I keep returning to the Schiff cycle. Waves of sadness, elation, and wonder reside within this music - an experience not to be missed.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Schubert The Late Pianosonatas,Impromptus. András Schiff
    Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2014
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    András Schiff hat einmal gesagt .Schubert zu spielen ist nicht Frage der Fortes,sondern Frage
    der Pianos.Er meint es ernst.Er wandert selbs ,mit Schubert zusammen,wie zwei Freunde,die sich gut kennen und einander gut verstehen.Schiff bringt aber auch die tragische Fortes!
    Seine Interprätation ist mir vorbildlich!
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  • Genießer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Was kann Andras Schiff eigentlich nicht?
    Reviewed in Germany on April 16, 2015
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    Andras Schiff beweist sich mit dieser Aufnahme der beiden späten Schubert-Sonaten wieder einmal als hervorragender Interpret des klassischen Piano-Genres. Sein Schubert ist sehr ausgewogen zwischen Gefühligkeit, Trauer und klassischer Disziplin. Eine wahre Referenz-Version.
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  • Yorick Ruthenus
    2.0 out of 5 stars Andras Schiff, Klavier, 1993: Nur D960
    Reviewed in Germany on December 27, 2016
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    Molto moderato 20:08
    Andante sostenuto 09:00
    Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza 3:59
    Allegro, ma non troppo 9:15

    Ich meine mich zu erinnern, dass mir diese Aufnahme früher recht gut gefallen hat; nunmehr nach einer umfangreicheren Einbettung darf ich das so nicht mehr unterschreiben. Man kann eigentlich nicht sagen, dass Schiff hier etwas falsch macht; er artikuliert im 1. Satz wesentlich präsziser und feinfühliger als beispielsweise Leonskja, aber der Funke will nicht überspringen, weil das alles so furchtbar matt und müde klingt. Dazu trägt der in meinen Ohren verwaschene Klang des Instruments, der mir überhaupt nicht zusagt, nicht unwesentlich bei. Der Solist interpretiert so zurückhaltend wie etwa Zacharias, ohne dessen Impulsivität an den richtigen Stellen; das alles wirkt ohne Kontur und viel zu weich und so fließt die Gesamtschau dieser Sonate zusammen wie eine teigige Menge in einer Backschüssel. Nicht einmal im letzten Satz vermag Schiff in rhythmisch akzentuierterer Sichtweise der Sonate Leben einzuhauchen und so bleibt der fade Beigeschmack, den diese im Grunde seichte und gar langweilige Deutung verschuldet.
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  • Hagen Pleß
    5.0 out of 5 stars Musikfans
    Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2019
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    CD mit klasse Musik.
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