Franz Schubert: Sonatas Tristan Pfaff

• Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Piano sonata in G Major, D 894
• 1 I. Fantaisie - molto moderato e cantabile 16:03
• 2 II. Andante 07:48
• 3 III. Menuetto - allegro moderato - trio 04:11
• 4 IV. Allegretto 07:47
• Wanderer Fantasie in C Major, D 760
• 5 I. Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo 05:55
• 6 II. Adagio 05:00
• 7 III. Presto 04:06
• 8 IV. Allegro 03:34
• 9 Marche militaire No. 1 in D Flat Major 05:39
• Total Runtime 01:00:03

Info for Franz Schubert: Sonatas

Tristan Pfaff is an appreciated pianist of the greatest scenes for his virtuosity and the maturity of his interpretations, unvarnished or sequins. This recording dedicated to Schubert, was conducted in November 2012 in contemplation of the Abbey of Fontevraud, and is one of the moments of grace in his career. It imposes a faithful reading and renews several masterpieces of the famous piano Wanderer Fantasy, whose title evokes the spirit of German Romanticism, the Sonata D. 894, pure gems of writing Schubert. On the military appears as an encore in which Tristan Pfaff argues wonderful qualities of virtuoso.

“The quality of music-making on the album is very solid… Seriously, this is good quality music making and lovely to listen to.” (Early Music Review)

Tristan Pfaff, piano

Tristan Pfaff
At twenty-six, Tristan Pfaff already is a regular guest at leading venues: festivals such as Auvers-sur-Oise, Folles Journées, Roque d’Anthéron, Liszt en Provence, Menton and Pablo Casals, and at concert halls including the Orangerie de Bagatelle, Cité de la Musique, Victoria Hall, Petit Palais, Salle Cortot, Théâtre de l’Athénée and Hôtel Matignon. He has appeared as soloist with the Orchestre national de France, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Bretagne and the European Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. His first recording («live» at Auvers-sur-Oise), came out in 2010 under the DiscAuvers label, and a second, dedicated to Liszt, was released by Aparté in 2011. Tristan Pfaff is a winner of the Long-Thibaud Competition, Révélation Classique de l’ADAMI, associated artist for the Génération Spédidam programmes, and laureate of the Fondation Banque Populaire. In 2003 he was awarded a first prize by unanimous decision of the jury at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. A sought-after chamber musician, Tristan is delighted to join this operatic group to share in a unique musical experience.

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