IDAGIO | Schubert: Piano Sonatas Nos. 4 & 13 - Wanderer Fantasy 747313245970

Featuring

Eldar Nebolsin
Franz Schubert

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Composer Biography

After his voice broke in 1812, Schubert chose to train as a primary school teacher rather than accept a scholarship to continue his general education, dedicating more time to music and composition.

Composer Biography

Franz Schubert, born in Vienna in 1797, was the twelfth of fourteen children, and the fourth to survive infancy.

Composer Biography

Schubert was accepted into the Imperial Chapel as a chorister in October 1808, on the recommendation of Antonio Salieri, a renowned composer and conductor.

Composer Biography

Schubert's health began to deteriorate in 1822-1823 due to an incurable venereal infection, which ultimately caused his early death.

Composer Biography

Schubert began learning piano at age five with his brother Ignaz, and violin three years later while serving as a chorister.

Composer Biography

The first public concert of Schubert's music was held in Vienna in February 1828 and proved to be a financial success.

Performer Biography

Eldar Nebolsin, the pianist on this album, was awarded the Sviatoslav Richter Prize in the 2005 1st edition of the International Piano Competition, Moscow.