Schubert: Fantasie in C major for violin and piano, D934 / Fantasie in C major, D760 'Wanderer'

"Schiff is on superb form both as soloist and accompanist in this well-balanced programme." (Gramophone Editor's Choice December 2014)

"A masterly reconciliation of the Wanderer Fantasy's lyrical and volcanic contrasts. Schiff and Shiokawa's superb account of Schubert's C-Major Fantasy for violin and piano is no less impressive. Ethereal playing in the shimmering introduction and delicately sculpted phrases in the gypsy-style allegretto suggest the opposition of the spiritual and the earthly world. Luxuriant tone and loving attention to detail in the intricately woven variations on Sei mir gegrüsst reach a blazing climax in a gloriously triumphant conclusion."
Nicholas Rast, Daily Telegraph (Classical CD of the Week)

"András Schiff vividly brings out the switches between classical poise, intensely romantic mood-painting and near expressionistic disruption; the key, I think, lies in the way he doesn't exaggerate any contrast, but makes each detail tell, so that the full range of the piece can be heard. .... Balance and lack of exaggeration inform the D934 Fantasie, too. From the start, when Shiokawa steals in above the piano tremolando, there's an air of magic. Her fine, silvery tone only rarely expands to a richer or more dramatic utterance, but her care not to overplay actually adds to the rich impression the performance gives. ... In short, interpretations of rare penetration and individuality: a must for the Schubert section in your collection."
Duncan Druce, Gramophone