Schubert - Piano Sonatas: D. 958, 959 and 960

Pianist: Andreas Staier Franz Schubert's last three piano sonatas, D 958, 959 and 960, are the composer's last major compositions for the piano. They were written during the last months of his life, between the spring and autumn of 1828, but were not published until about ten years after his death, in 1838–39. Like the rest of Schubert's piano sonatas, they were mostly neglected in the 19th century. By the late 20th century, however, public and critical opinion had changed, and these sonatas are now considered among the most important of the composer's mature masterpieces. They are part of the core piano repertoire, appearing regularly on concert programs and recordings. Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958 0:00 I. Allegro. 11:08 II. Adagio. 19:51 III. Menuetto: Allegro – Trio. 22:49 IV. Allegro. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959 32:32 I. Allegro 48:51 II. Andantino 57:09 III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace – Trio: Un poco più lento. 1:01:41 IV. Rondo: Allegretto – Presto Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D. 960 1:14:25 I. Molto moderato. 1:36:24 II. Andante sostenuto. 1:46:12 III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza – Trio. 1:50:30 IV. Allegro ma non troppo – Presto.