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His Brahms series being now complete in six volumes
and widely praised, Barry Douglas continues his
exploration of Schubert's piano music. The romantic,
personal outlook developed in the course of the Brahms
survey is fully expressed in this new Schubert volume:
deeply characteristic works written in the nostalgic, yet
prolific last years of the composer's short life.
Throughout, Barry Douglas probes the romantic
aspirations of Schubert's writing, whether in the
intimate melodies and contrasts of the impromptus, or
in the monumental Sonata in A, the extraordinary range
and technical challenges of which call for the virtuosity
of the interpreter while plunging the listener into the
illness, pain, and hope of the composer's final years.
Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary in 2016 of his
winning the Tchaikovsky competition, Barry Douglas
continues touring the most prestigious venues around
the world (Philharmonie de Paris, Ulster Hall, St
Petersburg Hall, among others) and regularly appearing
in renowned festivals in Europe (Clandeboye, Verbier, La
Roque-d'Antheron, etc.).
1. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 2 in D Major. 06:54
2. 6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: 6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: No. 3. Ballade in G Minor. 03:17
3. 3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 2 in B-Flat Minor. 03:53
4. 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 4. Rhapsody in E-Flat Major. 05:15
5. 7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 2. Intermezzo in A Minor. 03:55
6. 7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 6. Intermezzo in E Major. 03:47
7. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 3 in B Minor. 04:04
8. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro maestoso. 10:37
9. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: II. Andante espressivo. 09:54
10. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: III. Scherzo: Allegro energico. 04:48
11. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: IV. Intermezzo (Ruckblick): Andante molto. 04:19
12. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: V. Finale: Allegro moderato ma rubato. 07:47 |
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