Schubert's Sonata in C major, D. 279, composed when he was 16, features a highly chromatic development section with an almost violent quality, foreshadowing his Wanderer Fantasy.
Performer Biography
Mathieu Gaudet, the pianist on this album, has pursued a career as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor for over 20 years, performing across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Compositional Technique
The theme for the third Impromptu, an Andante in B-flat major, was previously used by Schubert in his incidental music for the play Rosamunde and in his String Quartet No. 13.
Recording & Production
The coda for the first Impromptu on this album was composed by Marc-André Hamelin, a renowned Canadian pianist and composer.
Composer Biography
Schubert's Impromptus, D. 935, are described as "songs without words," designed to convey the composer's most intimate feelings.
Historical Context
The last movement of Schubert's Sonata in C major, D. 279, includes a memorable second theme that is a typical example of "Turkish" music, a popular trend at the time.
Performer Biography
Since 2019, Mathieu Gaudet has been recording the complete piano music of Franz Schubert on the Analekta label, with several volumes nominated for ADISQ awards.
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