Steven Osborne offers a reflective, mature Schubert on his new album, including the beloved ‘Moments musicaux’ D780. In his 25+ years recording for Hyperion, Scottish pianist Steven Osborne’s 35 releases have won 2 Gramophone Awards, 3 Preise der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik and a clutch of Recordings of the Year from national and international press. The Piano Sonata in A major, D959, is the mightiest of the piano works from the final year of Schubert’s short yet prodigious life. ‘Osborne immediately presents himself as a Schubertian of the utmost seriousness and integrity … finely gauged and beautifully regulated playing’ (Gramophone). ‘Invigorating Schubert by any standards’ (The Sunday Times).

Tracklisting:
Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andantino
3. III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
4. IV. Rondo. Allegretto

Schubert: Moments musicaux, D. 780
5. No. 1 in C Major. Moderato
6. No. 2 in A-Flat Major. Andantino
7. No. 3 in F Minor. Allegro moderato
8. No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor. Moderato
9. No. 5 in F Minor. Allegro vivace
10. No. 6 in A-Flat Major. Allegretto