FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828)

 

Piano Sonata in A, D 959

1. Allegro

2. Andantino

3. Scherzo - Allegro vivace

4. Rondo (Allegretto)

    

6 Moments musicaux, D 780 (Op. 94) 

5. No. 1 - Moderato

6. No. 2 - Andantino

7. No. 3 - Allegretto moderato

8. No. 4 - Moderato

9. No. 5 - Allegro vivace

10. No. 6 - Allegretto

    

Total playing time:  67. 18

 

Martin Helmchen - piano

 

This is Martin Helmchen’s first solo recital album on PentaTone. His recording of Mozart Concertos received excellent reviews and his ever increasing amount of concert performances are securing this talented young pianists reputation.

 

“It (the Sonata) is performed by Helmchen with a naturalness which does justice to both its subtleties and stark contrasts. The Moments musicaux may be thought to play themselves, but this account of them is equally compelling and fresh.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2009

 

Pentatone SACD PTC5186329