Schubert: Impromptus, D 899 & D 935

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Music Review: Wonderfully reflective & intelligent performance
Rating: 5 Stars

My main complaint with many recordings of the Impromptus is that pianists often break them down into their separate components and lose sight of the fact that each Impromptu is in fact part of a larger piece. One could even argue that Schubert may have considered all 8 Impromptus to be part of a single unified work (he did, after all, number the D935 Impromputs #5-#8!). Approached from this perspective, what appears to be two collections of miniatures becomes a single cohesive work, consistent with the other sprawling instrumental works of Schubert's last 2 years.

Zimerman keeps the cohesiveness of the works intact, as he makes smooth transitions from one Impromptu to the next. Each Impropmtu is given the same thoughtful, reflective treatment. This as good a recent recording of the Impromptus as you are likely to find, that is if you actually can locate a recording.

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