The Sonata D 575 was composed in August 1817, during Schubert's last month living with his friend Franz von Schober before returning to his father's house.
Compositional Technique
Schubert's Sonata D 557 is unusual because its second and third movements are in a different key (E-flat major) than the first movement (A-flat major).
Composition History
The year 1815 was fundamental for Schubert, marked by his acquaintance with Franz von Schober and a progressive awareness of his compositional talents.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert's friend Franz von Schober played a central role in his life, convincing him to leave his teaching job and dedicate himself to composition.
Recording & Production
This album is part of Marco Albrizio's ongoing recording of Schubert's complete Piano Sonatas, a series planned for eight CDs by the Sheva Collection label.
Performer Biography
Marco Albrizio, the pianist on this album, graduated cum laude in Musicology from the University of Bologna with a thesis on Mozart's Piano Sonatas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert's use of different keys for movements within a sonata, as seen in D 557, was considered an aesthetic choice of the period, likely linked to a desire for experimentation.
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