Schubert moved to Vienna in early 1817, which was the center of musical activities in Europe at that time. Schubert focused strongly upon composing piano sonatas, and the result was these four superb works. Korean-born pianist Sookkyung Cho brings these sonatas truly to life. Noted for her "sensitive and imaginative" (New York Concert Review) playing, Sookkyung Cho has been captivating worldwide audiences with her personal, thoughtful expressionist style. She has appeared in venues such as Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, Sarasota Opera House, Baltimore Museum of Art, Montreal Conservatory, Beaux concerts de la releve in Quebec, ChÃ¢teau de Fontainebleau in France, and Zijingang Theater at Zhejiang University in China, among others, and was recently heard on Chicago's WFMT.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata In A Minor, Op. 164, D. 537: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonata In A Minor, Op. 164, D. 537: II. Allegretto Quasi Andantino
Piano Sonata In A Minor, Op. 164, D. 537: III. Allegro Vivace
Piano Sonata In A-Flat Major, D. 557: I. Allegro Moderato
Piano Sonata In A-Flat Major, D. 557: II. Andante
Piano Sonata In A-Flat Major, D. 557: III. Allegro
Piano Sonata In E Minor, D. 566: I. Moderato
Piano Sonata In E Minor, D. 566: II. Allegretto
Piano Sonata In E Minor, D. 566: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Trio
Piano Sonata In B Major, Op. 147, D. 575: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonata In B Major, Op. 147, D. 575: II. Andante
Piano Sonata In B Major, Op. 147, D. 575: III. Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio
Piano Sonata In B Major, Op. 147, D. 575: IV. Allegro Giusto

UPC: 044747387123
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 4.30.21
Format: CD

Schubert / Cho - Schubert's 1817 Sonatas (CD)