Franz Schubert, despite suffering from syphilis, continued to compose major instrumental masterworks in his final three years.
Composition History
Schubert's Piano Sonata, D 568, is a re-working and amplification of an earlier sonata, D 567, which was originally in D flat major.
Compositional Technique
The Piano Sonata, D 568, is Schubert's only sonata where two movements have a 'moderato' caveat to their tempo, contributing to its relaxed atmosphere.
Performer Biography
Barry Douglas was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in January 2021 for his contributions to music and community relations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater than standard 16-bit recordings.
Performer Biography
Barry Douglas, the pianist on this recording, won the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow.
Historical Context
Vienna was a major musical center around the turn of the nineteenth century, attracting composers like Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.
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