Vladimir Feltsman, the pianist on this album, was banned from performing publicly and had his recordings suppressed for eight years in the Soviet Union after applying for an exit visa in 1979.
Composition History
Most of Schubert's works were not published until after his death, and publishers often took liberties in packaging and labeling his music.
Composer Biography
Schubert never had a formal career or job in a musical establishment and did not perform publicly, only in private houses.
Performer Biography
Upon his arrival in the United States in 1987, Vladimir Feltsman was greeted at the White House and performed his first North American recital there.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert's music is deeply personal and demands the listener's direct participation, resonating differently with each individual.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Nimbus Records at Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, UK, with the 'Reliquie' sonata recorded in March 2014 and other tracks in January 2019.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, unlike other great 'Viennese' composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, was actually born in Vienna in 1797.
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