Franz Schubert's Sonata in A minor (D 784) marks a new direction in his sonatas, where strength becomes a key element, combined with a paradisiacal dream of happiness.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, the legendary Hungarian pianist, greatly admired Franz Schubert, the creator of 'Winterreise', leading him to transcribe several of Schubert's melodies.
Compositional Technique
The Sonata in E major (D 157) by Franz Schubert is an early work with only three movements, showcasing an exceptional authenticity and developing genius.
Performer Biography
Meira Farkas, the pianist on this recording, studied at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv and received scholarships to Mannes College of Music and Juilliard Music School in New York.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Schubert's music is characterized by a melancholy that permeates a diffuse space of the greatest sensitivity, evoking distant, poetic moods.
Performer Biography
Meira Farkas was mentored by prominent musicians of her time, including attending Wilhelm Kempff's Beethoven master courses and receiving advice from Pablo Casals.
Compositional Technique
The second Impromptu from Franz Schubert's Opus 90 features a powerful phrase that anticipates the style of Frédéric Chopin.
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