For his series called Schubert+, pianist Can Ã‡akmur juxtaposes the complete major piano solo compositions by the Viennese composer with works by other composers who were inspired by his music, thus providing the opportunity to see these works in a new light. While making up a near complete anthology of Schubert's completed major piano music, each disc is also intended as a selfcontained recital. In this second instalment, Ã‡akmur performs pieces published after Schubert's death, the three Klavierstucke, D 946, which are not known to have been intended as a new series of impromptus. Since their first editor was Brahms, it seemed logical to include one of his late cycle of miniatures, here the Vier Klavierstucke, Op. 119. The pieces by Schubert and Brahms share a spontaneity, even an apparent lightness, that often conceals an unsuspected depth beneath the surface. The programme concludes with the Four Impromptus, D 935, an ambitious cycle also published after Schubert's death. Schubert's name would become closely associated with this genre, often characterised by a lyrical melody and a free-flowing structure, with a sense of spontaneity. With it, Schubert seems to have found an ideal setting for the expression of his genius.

Tracklist:

Impromptus, D 935 / Op. posth. 142~No. 1 in F minor. Allegor moderato
Impromptus, D 935 / Op. posth. 142~No. 2 in A flat major. Allegretto
Impromptus, D 935 / Op. posth. 142~No. 3 in B flat major. Andante (Theme and Variations)
Impromptus, D 935 / Op. posth. 142~No. 4 in F minor. Allegro scherzando
Vier KlavierstÃ¼cke, Op. 119~No.
Intermezzo in B minor. Adagio
Vier KlavierstÃ¼cke, Op. 119~No.
Intermezzo in E minor. Andantino un poco agitato
Vier KlavierstÃ¼cke, Op. 119~No.
Intermezzo in C major. Grazioso e giocoso
Vier KlavierstÃ¼cke, Op. 119~No.
Rhapsody in E flat major. Allegro risoluto
Drei KlavierstÃ¼cke, D 946~No. 1 in E flat minor. Allegor assai
Drei KlavierstÃ¼cke, D 946~No. 2 in E flat major. Allegretto
Drei KlavierstÃ¼cke, D 946~No. 3 in C major. Allegro

UPC: 7318599926803
Label: Bis
Release Date: 2.16.24
Format: CD

Brahms / Schubert / Cakmur - Schubert + Brahms (Hybr) (CD)