Wilhelm walter friedrich kempff 25 november 1895 23 may 1991 was a german pianist and composer. List of solo piano compositions by franz schubert wikipedia. These releases are entirely complementary, and if you have one you are sure to have the other high on your must. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
The complete piano sonatas played on period instruments. Schuberts music with his passion, his suffering and that inimitable tone which makes his native city the place so essentially and existentially identified with music. Lewis was presumably dissatisfied with his previous recording of the c minor sonata, d958. Although his repertoire included bach, mozart, chopin, schumann, liszt and brahms, kempff was particularly well known for his interpretations of the music of ludwig van beethoven and franz schubert, recording the complete sonatas of both composers. Of the total 21 piano sonatas that schubert wrote only about are completed works, the rest being uncompleted either deliberately or because the missing. British pianist paul lewis continues schubert piano cycle. The bflat sonata, which schubert completed two months before his death, in 1828, is a work of vast dimensions and vertiginous depths. Nov 03, 2011 s even years have passed since paul lewis s last solo schubert recording, and this latest collection coincides with his continuing series of schubert recitals. The astoundingly musical paul lewis goes from strength to strength.
Richter, of course, has a special way with schubert. Regardless, i would recommend the kempff box as a good starting point to explore schubert s sonatas. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But his performances of the schubert sonatas may be the top of even that category. Schuberts final acceptance, rueful as always the new york. I like all the late sonatas of schubert, but none better than the d 960 in bb, published posthumously, i believe. S even years have passed since paul lewiss last solo schubert recording, and this latest collection coincides with his continuing series of schubert recitals. In sum, paul lewis brings strong musicality and an equally strong technique to his schubert performances. Complete piano sonatas paul lewis 10 cd set by paul lewis, beethoven from amazons classical music store.
He thought so little of his read more own technical mastery that he began taking counterpoint lessons in the last week of his. Paul lewis is clearly a man in touch with his emotions. For his first album dedicated solely to haydn, he has chosen four sonatas, 32, 40, 49, and 50, allowing him to. This set, the final recorded chapter in lewiss multiyear schubert project, contains the canonical last three sonatas, as well as the a minor sonata, d. Long dismissed as structurally and dramatically inferior to the famous piano sonatas by beethoven, schubert s piano sonatas were almost completely neglected for almost a century. Paul lewiss harmonia mundi recordings of schubert have generated universal praise, with this collection preceded by another on hmc 902115. They were written during the last months of his life, between the spring and autumn of 1828, but were not published until about ten years after his death, in 183839. Like the rest of schuberts piano sonatas, they were mostly neglected in the 19th century. This set, the final recorded chapter in lewis s multiyear schubert project, contains the canonical last three sonatas, as well as the a minor sonata, d. Jul 30, 20 multi awardwinning pianist paul lewis returns to the bbc proms on 30 july to perform mozarts piano concerto no. His schubert may be a bit less immediately compelling. I find paul lewis new recordings to be revelatory, even against.
We can look forward eagerly to the next installment. Paul lewis recital debut for harmonia mundi contained schuberts c minor sonata d. Allegro paul lewis, piano steinway from his debut cd recorded in the henry wood hall, london, england. The late piano sonatas d784, 958, 959, 960 paul lewis 1cd plus 1 bonus disc of by paul lewis audio cd. While the frenchman has been recording sonatas by the austrian composer from the start, paul lewis waited until he had assimilated beethovens 32 sonatas and schubert s as well, so as to be able to get to the root of the repertoire. It has long struck listeners as a kind of premature. Richard saker p paul lewis was years old when his father, ken, was laid off from his job. An audience favorite and a frequent guest on the middlebury college performing arts series, paul lewis plays the second in a series of five schubert concert programs. During a career lasting less than 20 years, franz schubert 17971828 produced a torrent of work, including operas and symphonies. With my rather niche topic of jazz and classical music, i really dont have that many people to exchange ideas with in my immediate surroundings, as most of my friends and family dont care enough about this topic my motherinlaw is the exception, she is a loyal reader, even if she often disagrees with my opinions. Daily telegraph the impromptus are a particular delight, projecting schubert at his most lyrically flamboyant. Aug 02, 2016 the british pianist paul lewis, 44, is one of todays finest exponents of schubert, noted for his clarity of tone and simplicity of interpretation. Oct 23, 2012 paul lewis playing a program of schuberts last three sonatas on saturday at alice tully hall as part of the white light festival. Following his beethoven immersion on record, paul lewis returns to schubert, some of whose sonatas he set down a decade or so ago for harmonia mundi 302 r, 503, a project left tantalisingly in the air.
The late piano sonatas, an album by franz schubert, paul lewis on spotify. With schubert, i tend to be most taken with his late works, on solo piano or otherwiseanything that schubert composed in the d. For a number of years, the piano music of ludwig van beethoven has dominated the recordings of british pianist paul lewis on harmonia mundi, though since 2011 he has also recorded the sonatas of franz schubert, an equal interest to him. Austrian pianist, poet and artist performs a beautiful rendition of schuberts impromptu no. These piano works are living, breathing narratives, in which lewis presents the full gamut of dynamics and moods in increasingly wild colours. Multi awardwinning pianist paul lewis returns to the bbc proms on 30 july to perform mozarts piano concerto no. Winter sleep 2014 full movie download full hd youtube. Also imslp follows this numbering for their page names of schuberts piano sonatas. The work is sometimes called the fantasie, a title which the publisher tobias haslinger, rather than schubert, gave to the first movement of the work. The pianist follows up that release with schuberts remaining late sonatas. The british pianist paul lewis, 44, is one of todays finest exponents of schubert, noted for his clarity of tone and simplicity of interpretation. In addition to the musical program, concertgoers can expect to hear a rundown of next years performing arts series choices, delivered by director paul nelson. The late piano sonatas by franz schubert on spotify.
Brought back into the active catalog by popular demand, the second schubert release by the brilliant english pianist paul lewis features the composers sublime late piano sonatas d959 and d960. These releases are entirely complementary, and if you have one you are sure to have the other high on your must have list. Mar 29, 2016 franz schubert 1797 1828 pianosonata cminor d 958 1. Paul lewis playing a program of schuberts last three sonatas on saturday at alice tully hall as part of the white light festival. Clearly channeling the musical spirit of his legendary teacher, alfred brendel, lewis finds the heart of these works and instills them with his own. Piano sonatas paul lewis on allmusic 2011 after his largely superb cycle of beethovens. In this recording of the complete piano sonatas on period instruments, which took place in vienna between 1991 and 1996, the viennese master delivers the work of a lifetime. Oct 24, 2017 if i found out my days were numbered, id stop everything and play schubert pianist mitsuko uchida.
Maybe its just that i seem to like my schubert nottooheavy. As with beethoven, lewis has an uncanny ability to approach schuberts scores seemingly afresh, with an ear open to the smallest details. The scotsman arguably the finest schubert interpreter of his generation. Paul lewis piano recital youtube chloe chua menuhin competition 2018, junior finals duration.
Provided to youtube by harmonia mundi piano sonata in c minor, d. With these three sonatas, hes now recorded eight schubert sonatas, the trout quintet, piano duos with steven osborne, and the three lieder cycles with mark padmore. Paul lewis, schubert late sonatas the boston globe. Over the last three years, british pianist paul lewis has been involved in a project of recording major compositions by franz schubert for the harmonia mundi label. The last three schubert sonatas chan centre, october 23, 2012 paul lewis, piano about 20 years ago, i happened to run into pianist alfred brendel accidentally while walking in. Lewis s mature insight into the workings and emotional characteristics of these works lends his interpretations particular power and depth. The following is a list of the complete output of solo piano works composed by franz schubert. Franz schubert 1797 1828 pianosonata cminor d 958 1. See more ideas about days are numbered, music and classical music. Schuberts final acceptance, rueful as always the new.
It was the last of schuberts sonatas published during his lifetime, and was later described by robert schumann as the most. Everything is both flowing and exactly correct vis a vis the written score. Jan 08, 2011 paul lewis, who embarks on a twoyear tour of schubert s late piano music in february 2011. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lewis is perhaps best known for his recordings of beethovens piano works and schuberts later sonatas on the harmonia mundi label. A major well regarded among pianists, the little a major sonata is so called to distinguish it from the hefty 1828 sonata in the same key. Franz schuberts last three piano sonatas, d 958, 959 and 960, are the composers last major compositions for solo piano. Paul lewis plays schubert at white light festival the. Lewiss mature insight into the workings and emotional characteristics of these works lends his interpretations particular power and depth. The late piano sonatas paul lewis on allmusic 2014 for a number of years, the piano music of ludwig. The various titles on olympiaregisalto are worth picking up. The deutsch catalogue was yet to be created, so there are. Paul lewis and the last three schubert sonatas vancouver.
The late piano sonatas, an album by franz schubert, paul lewis on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Schuberts late sonatas, d 958960, are obviously the most well known of his piano sonatas, but several of the earlier ones are also very good indeed, as has already been mentioned. The last three schubert sonatas chan centre, october 23, 2012 paul lewis, piano about 20 years ago, i happened to run into pianist alfred brendel accidentally while walking in hampstead heath, london. After his largely superb cycle of beethovens piano music solo and orchestral, hot british pianist paul lewis returns to schubert, a composer with whom he has often been identified in his concert career.
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