Mitsuko Uchida Plays Schubert | Franz Schubert, Mitsuko Uchida

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	Mitsuko Uchida Plays Schubert Franz Schubert, Mitsuko Uchida Philips, 2005 average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Days and Evenings with Schubert and Uchida

Mitsuko Uchida is one of the major stars of the piano keyboard today and while her repertoire is wide, her interpretation of Franz Schubert's piano music is among the finest both on the concert stage and on recording. The two seem to be from the same soul: Uchida somehow finds the spiritual core of Schubert and traverses the hurdles of his Olympian pieces with complete ease and assurance.

This 8 CD set includes three sets of Impromptus (D899, 935, 946), Moments musicaux D780, German Dances D 820 an D790, and the Piano Sonatas numbers 4, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. The placing of these works on the individual CDs creates a series of eight recitals and each disc is rich and satisfying. Playing all eight CDs in one day makes for one of the most rewarding musical experiences available.

The recorded sound is superb and Uchida is in top form for each selection. This is fine as Schubert gets and the entire set is more than well worth the relatively modest price. For lovers of the piano, of Mitsuko Uchida, and of Schubert this is zenith release. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, January 06

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Awesome

Schubert was a phenomenal composer. This set of CD's is now one of my most treasured possessions. His last sonata is almost 45 min long, an epic peice. Not for one second does Uchida's playing slow; she holds you completely engrossed in music so beautiful.

The sound quality is superb, the playing dense in personality and detail. As the previous reviewer mentioned, anyone interested in the piano, Uchida or Schubert this is a must have masterpeice.

Schubertian fire and ice...Wonderful performances

This set takes its place among the finest recorded performances of these works. Mitsuko Uchida spares nothing in her full, intense emotional reading of the sonatas, highlighting both the lyrical and dramatic aspects, and brings out the fire and ice in these remarkable works. Wonderful listening for any lover of Schubert or piano music.

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One of the best!

Although I have most of the pieces in this collection in performances by other artists such as Horowitz, Richter, Pollini, and Brendel, I find myself listening to Uchida more than any of the others. Her interpretation suits my liking for precision, tempo, and chiaroscuro of mood and dynamics. I come to trust her more and more. I also recommend her Mozart collection.

Beautiful music played beautifully

I must say that I didn't know what to expect from this CD when I first bought it. Sometimes classical piano music can become tedious and put me to sleep (which of course isn't all that bad). However, I really like the painist - Mitsuko Uchida, and I was interested in getting an album focused on Schubert, since he is known as one of the best classical composers. Well, I must say that I wasn't disappointed. This is an excellent album and Mitsuko Uchida plays these piano pieces so well. I especially like Schubert's final two piano sonatas (959 and 960). It seems that Schuberts sadness and anger comes through in them, and of course, at this time, he was closed to dying. These two sonatas, in and of themselves, are worth the buy. All in all, this is an excellent collection of beautiful music played beautifully.

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