A Schubert Journey
Llŷr Williams (piano)
Among the sonatas, perhaps he’s most at home in the Dmajor D850, where he conveys the sweep of the unusually quick and energetic opening movement admirably. He’s very good in that early B major...
A Schubert Journey
Llŷr Williams (piano)
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Among the sonatas, perhaps he’s most at home in the Dmajor D850, where he conveys the sweep of the unusually quick and energetic opening movement admirably. He’s very good in that early B major...
About
Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams is widely admired for his profound musical intelligence and the expressive and communicative nature of his interpretations.
The complete 8 CD collection of Llŷr Williams’ Schubert series - previously released as individual digital volumes over 2019 to 2020.
These recordings were made following a critically lauded recital series at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama by Williams. Together they showcase the detailed examination given by Williams to these pieces, which is “warm, yet detailed” - Piano International.
The accompanying booklet includes background notes on each piece, as well as an essay by US composer William Bolcom on his completion of Schubert’s unfinished Sonata in C major, D. 840. “These precious five minutes alone are worth a whole string of concerts” - Le Devoir
“Ease into melting loveliness” - Classical Source “Remarkable artistry and authority” - The Guardian
Contents and tracklist
Awards and reviews
February 2021
Among the sonatas, perhaps he’s most at home in the Dmajor D850, where he conveys the sweep of the unusually quick and energetic opening movement admirably. He’s very good in that early B major sonata and the late Amajor D959, too, but there are occasions elsewhere – and particularly in the slow movements, almost all of them marked ‘Andante’ – where he sounds rather ponderous...Amixed bag, then, but at their best these are very impressive performances.
