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Building a Library - live. David Owen Norris joins Andrew to explore recordings of Schubert's Piano Sonata in B flat D960.

Schubert's last sonata, perhaps his greatest achievement in the form, has a feeling of tranquility and ease - the ease of a composer who is relaxed in his ability to express his ideas and emotions. This sonata was to be Schubert's last, and the flow and majesty of the first movement spring from the hymn-like breadth of the opening theme.

Recommended Recording:

Maria Jo茫o Pires (piano)

DG 4778107 (CD)

Other Recommended Recordings:

Below is a shortlist of other recordings which David also liked, although we can鈥檛 guarantee the availability of these discs.

Rudolf Serkin (piano)

Sony Classical 5128742 (CD)

Radu Lupu (piano)

Decca 4402952 (CD)

Malcolm Bilson (piano)

Hungaroton HCD31590 (CD)

Alfred Brendel (piano)

Philips 4757191 (CD)