The album's program creates an uninterrupted sequence of single movements or pieces from collections, revealing hidden connections between Schubert and seven other composers.
Cultural Impact
Schubert's figure was claimed by Modernist and fin-de-siècle Vienna as an emblem of a nascent Austrian identity, leading to his reburial next to Beethoven and centenary commemorations.
Interpretation
Pianist Josep Colom revives the historical tradition of using improvisation to create smooth transitions between fully composed works.
Composition History
Schubert's Moments Musicaux, D 780, one of the cornerstones of this recital, was published in July 1828 and was among his last compositions before his death in November of the same year.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of a recital given by pianist Josep Colom at the Fundación Juan March in Madrid on October 10, 2018.
Performer Biography
Pianist Josep Colom, born in Barcelona, won the Santander and Jaén International Competitions and was awarded Spain's prestigious National Music Prize in 1998.
Composition History
Five of Schoenberg's Kleine Klavierstücke, op. 19, the other pillar of this program, were composed on a single day in 1911, with the sixth added later as a tribute to Gustav Mahler.
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