The Late Piano Sonatas D985, 959 & 960

Album by Franz Schubert & Valery Afanassiev

The Late Piano Sonatas D. 958, 959 and 960 are a set of three piano sonatas by Austrian composer Franz Schubert, composed in 1828. They are among his final works and exhibit late-Schubert characteristics such as expansive formal structures, bold harmonic exploration and long-breathed, song-like melodies combined with dramatic contrasts, reflecting an important stage in the development of the early Romantic piano repertoire.
First released: 21st December 2005

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 19 In C Minor, D958: I. Allegro
    13:20
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 19 In C Minor, D958: II. Adagio
    11:02
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 19 In C Minor, D958: III. Menuetto. Allegro
    4:27
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 19 In C Minor, D958: IV. Allegro
    11:22
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 In A Major, D959: I. Allegro
    19:41
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 In A Major, D959: II. Andantino
    12:11
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 In A Major, D959: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace
    6:34
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 In A Major, D959: IV. Rondo. Allegretto
    13:58
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 In B-Flat Major, D960: I. Molto Moderato
    28:25
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 In B-Flat Major, D960: II. Andante Sostenuto
    12:44
  11. 11.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 In B-Flat Major, D960: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace Con Delicatezza
    5:09
  12. 12.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 In B-Flat Major, D960: IV. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
    10:22