Schubert: (6) Moments musicaux / (4) Impromptus / Allegretto in C, d. 780, 899, 915
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Composer: Franz SchubertPerformer: David Fray
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2009-11-03
Music Label: Virgin Classics
Soundtracks:
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 1 in C major
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 2 in A flat major
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 3 in F minor
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 4 in C sharp minor
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 5 in F minor
- Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94): No. 6 in A flat major
- Allegretto for piano in C minor, D. 915
- Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): No. 1 in C minor
- Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): No. 2 in E flat major
- Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): No. 3 in G flat major
- Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): No. 4 in A flat major
Music reviews of Schubert: (6) Moments musicaux / (4) Impromptus / Allegretto in C, d. 780, 899, 915
Music Review: Superb
Rating: 5 Stars
These Schubert piano pieces are beautiful and masterful, and have had a long history of distinguished recordings. Mr. Fray's, nonetheless, is exceptional. This is a thoughtfully constructed program, where the Moments Musicaux reveal the prism that sees us to the last impromptu of D.899. The playing is introspective, almost improvisational, the pauses as eloquent as the notes. Yet structure remains obvious and intact, indeed Mr. Fray's freedom of execution is firmly anchored on the keen revelation of the internal organization of the music. Nothing is distorted notwithstanding ample application of rubato. The phrasing is eminently musical: the pianist knows where he is going and we are immesurably richer by subjecting ourselves to his will, to listen on his own terms. In this program, the pieces hang together obviously and well, within themselves and as part of a whole. His piano coloring is variedly and deeply hued within a predominantly soft sound palette: attention must be paid. David Fray sees Schubert as coming face-to-face with death in these pieces. This is music making so beautiful it aches. One cannot escape loss.
Not only strongly recommended, but this disc is a "must-have" for all lovers of piano music. Virgin has given it very fine sound, rightly distanced. It is also remarkable and attests to the genius of Mr. Fray, that this comes from the same pianist who previously has given us such exhuberant Bach.
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David Fray has declared his particular affinity with Austro- German music, and after two CDs featuring Bach and a DVD of Bach concertos he now programs Schubert. His approach to the music is typically questioning and illuminating. "At the piano," he told the French magazine Pianiste, "I try to make music like a conductor, not just as a pianist. I approach the score as if it is a reduction of a symphonic work. The piano constitutes a way of getting nearer the heart of the music."Classical CDs
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