The publisher Tobias Haslinger released Schubert's Sonata in G major, D 894, under the title Fantasie, Andante, Menuetto, Allegretto, though the 'Fantasie' title was not in the original manuscript.
Composer Biography
Schubert dedicated his Fantasia in F minor to Countess Caroline Esterházy, one of his pupils, and it was rumored he was in love with her despite social barriers.
Composition History
The precise dating of Schubert's Moments musicaux is uncertain, but they were likely written between 1823 and 1828.
Compositional Technique
The Fantasia in F minor features a mysterious, dark fugato, which is one of the most significant examples of Schubert's interest in counterpoint in his final years.
Composition History
Schubert's Sonata in G major, D 894, was his only sonata in that key and was composed in October 1826, a few months after his last quartet, D 887.
Composition History
Schubert's Fantasia in F minor was composed between January and April 1828 and was published posthumously by Diabelli in 1829.
Performer Biography
This album is Maurizio Pollini's last recording, planned together with his son Daniele Pollini.
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