Franz Schubert (1797-1828) - 4 Impromptus op. 90; Sonate en mi majeur D. 157; Ecossaises - Trudelies Leonhardt (fortepiano) / Cascavelle Audio CD 1999 / VEL 3008

UPC 7619930300819

Product Details:

• Label: Cascavelle – VEL 3008
• Format: CD
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1999
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Fortepiano

Overview

This stunning CD presents an exceptional performance by Trudelies Leonhardt on the fortepiano, bringing Franz Schubert’s timeless works to life with historical authenticity. The album features four of Schubert’s Impromptus from Op. 90, showcasing his brilliant lyrical style and the intimate nature of the fortepiano, which allows for a rich and detailed interpretation. Alongside these, Leonhardt performs Schubert’s Sonate en mi majeur D. 157, a lesser-known gem of Schubert's piano repertoire, and several charming Ecossaises, short folk-inspired dances that display Schubert’s playful and distinctive style.

The fortepiano, an earlier version of the modern piano, adds a distinct resonance and clarity to the compositions, offering listeners an opportunity to hear Schubert’s music in a way that closely aligns with how it would have been performed during his lifetime. Leonhardt’s nuanced and expressive playing, paired with the historical instrument, brings out the full range of Schubert’s emotional depth, from the poignant to the exuberant.

Track Listing

1. Impromptu Op. 90 No. 1 D. 899 – 11:21
2. Impromptu Op. 90 No. 2 D. 899 – 5:19
3. Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3 D. 899 – 7:12
4. Impromptu Op. 90 No. 4 D. 899 – 8:38

Sonate en mi majeur D. 157

1. Allegro ma non troppo – 8:02
2. Andante – 8:14
3. Menuetto, Allegro vivace – 4:33

Ecossaises

1. Deux écossaises D. 618b – 1:05
2. Six écossaises D. 421 – 3:02
3. Ecossaise D. 511 – 0:33
4. Six écossaises D. 697 + D. 145 – 3:16
5. Dix écossaises D. 977 + D. 145 – 5:35
6. Ecossaise D. 158 – 0:18

Key Credits

• Fortepiano: Trudelies Leonhardt