Schubert: Piano Sonata in A D959 / Six Moments Musicauz D780

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"This penultimate Sonata is Beethovenian in its ferocity yet uniquely Schubertian in its sense of desolation, most notably in the almost intolerable second movement. It is performed by Helmchen with a naturalness which does justice to both its subtleties and stark contrasts. The Moments musicaux may be thought to play themselves, but this account of them is equally compelling and fresh." BBC Music Magazine, March 2009 *****

"…such is the strength and poetic commitment of Helmchen's playing that he already makes comparison irrelevant. And if I was to single out one awe-inspiring moment it would be the Andantino from the Sonata, naturally paced, enviably poised and focused with a stealthy approach to the central elemental uproar that suggests a young pianist of rare maturity and vision." Gramophone

This is Martin Helmchen's first solo recital album on PentaTone. His recording of Mozart Concertos received excellent reviews and his ever increasing amount of concert performances are securing this talented young pianists reputation.