The first post of the September Performer series brings one of my favorite Schubert works to one of my favorite pianists. I know I said that about Gulda and the Mozart concerto, but when your favorite piece gets life from a great performer it is quite an experience.

Mitsuko Uchida performs, Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata in A minor, D.537 (Op.164, post-humous)

1. Allegro non troppo


2. Allegretto quasi Andantino


3.Allegro vivace


The recording provided above also features the the A major sonata D.667 and two smaller pieces the Twelve German Dances D.790 and the Six German Dances D.820. It is also a rare find to purchase in Canada.

The featured recording for this month is featured on the right under Recording Essentials (obviously) and for September is Uchida's 2005 recording of the complete solo piano works by Schubert.