Schubert: The Last Sonatas

Ralph Votapek, piano

$15.99

Ralph Votapek, an acclaimed pianist, winner of the prestigious Naumburg Award and the Gold Medalist of the first Van Cliburn International Piano competition, performs Schubert’s most revered masterpieces – Sonata in A Major, D. 959 and Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960. Votapek’s unparallel precision of delivery and finely tuned balance of profundity and simplicity create a work of beauty to be admired by inexperienced music lovers and sophisticated connoisseurs alike.  The CD is produced and engineered by Sergei Kvitko and recorded on the gorgeous Concert Grand Steinway at The Ballroom studio.

Track listing (click track name for a 30-second sample)

Sonata in A Major, D. 959            

01           I              Allegro 11:45
02.          II             Andantino 7:46
03.          III            Scherzo. Allegro vivace 4:42
04.          IV            Rondo. Allegretto - Presto 12:06

 Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960    

05.          I               Molto moderato 14:25
06.          II             Andante sostenuto 9:21
07.          III            Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza 1:32
08.          IV            Allegro, ma non troppo – Presto 2:29

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