Schubert: Piano Sonatas D664, 769a & 894 - Stephen Hough

Piano Sonata in G major D894[37'25]
1
Molto moderato e cantabile[15'44]
2
Andante[7'59]
3
Menuetto: Allegro moderato[4'24]
4
Allegretto[9'18]
5
Piano Sonata in E minor D769a[1'09]
Piano Sonata in A major D664[19'21]
6
Allegro moderato[7'43]
7
Andante[3'51]
8
Allegro[7'47]
The late G major sonata followed such landmarks as the ‘Great’ C major symphony and Schubert’s last string quartet, and explores similarly expansive terrain; the A major is an earlier, genial work. These frame the brief D769a fragment, which adds to the uniqueness of Stephen Hough’s marvellous recital.