Schubert, the composer, was a pallbearer at Beethoven's funeral, indicating Beethoven's significant presence in Schubert's mind.
Composition History
The term 'Schubertiades' refers to intimate gatherings where Schubert often performed his original works, improvised, and accompanied singers.
Composition History
Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958, is considered the most 'Beethovenian' of his late sonatas, with similarities to Beethoven's 32 Variations in C minor and the Pathétique Sonata.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many musicians feel a close kinship with Schubert's music because it softens the borders between composer, performer, and listener, rejecting hierarchy.
Performer Biography
Mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean, featured on this album, is known for her 'rich and fearless versatility' and was awarded the Young Artist Award at the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in 2024.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, the composer of the works on this album, was deeply involved in private, semi-public, and public musical activities in Vienna.
Interpretation
Pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu's approach to Schubert's music on this album is characterized by intimacy and directness, aiming to understand the composer's reasoning.
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