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From the Archives - Schubertiade

Franz Schubert
Composer Franz Schubert

In Franz Schubert’s tragically short life, his Viennese friends loved arranging musical soirees where his music was featured. They called these events “Schubertiades.” In this episode, we have our own Schubertiade featuring his glorious final piano sonata.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat Major
by Franz Schubert
Lazar Berman, piano

Moment musicaux No. 3
by Franz Schubert
Clifford Curzon, piano

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.
Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3