{"product_id":"3149020935828","title":"Schubert (1797-1828) - Schubert Piano Sonata No.9, Weber Piano Sonata No.2 : Paul Lewis - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBach, J.S. \/ Barta\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Lewis' Weber Sonata in Seven ColorsThe latest in Paul Lewis' Schubert Piano Sonata series is No. 9. The coupling is Weber's Piano Sonata No. 2. This was his first time to play this sonata in his repertoire, and it was very intriguing. Schubert and Weber do not seem to have much in common, but Schubert's No. 9 was written in 1817 and Weber's No. 2 in 1816, both of which are large works in four movements with clear Romantic colors. Both are full of attractive melodies, but you can also feel the difference in taste between Weber's operatic style and Schubert's song-like style. Weber's piano music is a precursor to the music of Liszt and Chopin, with its large and flamboyant techniques that set it apart from the classical piano music that had come before. The Piano Sonata No. 2, while a masterpiece, is very welcome because it has not been blessed with many new discs. Paul Lewis's performance is full of subtle tonal changes and nuances, and is the ultimate in beauty.Although Weber was a German, he had a connection with England, having written an opera adaptation of Shakespeare's \"Oberon\" and died a guest in London, so it is not surprising that Paul Lewis has selected his work for the program. Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 9, written when he was just 20 years old, is extremely introspective and complex. Richter is known to have excelled in this work, but Paul Lewis gives us a completely different impression with his unique sharpness.                                                                                    King International\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Allegro moderato con spirito ed assai legato\u003cbr\u003e2.Andante\u003cbr\u003e3.Menuetto. Capriccio\u003cbr\u003e4.Rondo. Moderato e melto grazioso\u003cbr\u003e5.Allegro ma non troppo\u003cbr\u003e6.Andante\u003cbr\u003e7.Scherzo \u0026amp; Trio. Allegretto\u003cbr\u003e8.Allegro giusto\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmonia Mundi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45749045592353,"sku":"3149020935828","price":4190.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/3149020935828.jpg?v=1689246771","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/3149020935828","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}