Franz Schubert - Piano Sonata; Moments musicaux (Steven Osborne)

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Composer: Franz Schubert

• Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959
• Moments musicaux, D. 780

Steven Osborne, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Hyperion

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Along with two other piano sonatas and the sublime String Quintet, the A major Piano Sonata D959 is one of the four visionary masterpieces Schubert finished in 1828 which were to be among the very last things he wrote. On a less imposing scale, the six Moments musicaux reveal an alternative side to the composer.

Steven Osborne (b. 1971) is one of Britain’s most acclaimed pianists, celebrated for his deeply insightful interpretations across a wide repertoire. Winner of major awards including the Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year and two Gramophone Awards, he has held prestigious residencies and performed with leading orchestras and conductors worldwide. Osborne has graced top venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, and Wigmore Hall, and collaborates frequently with top chamber musicians. As a Hyperion artist, his 34 recordings span composers from Beethoven to Messiaen, garnering international acclaim. A Scottish native, he was awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to music.