Transcendental Schubert |
Schubert's late piano works
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Transcendental Schubert © mucavi records, 2011 Sonata in Bb major, D 960 (1828) R 150,- / € 18,- |
Nicol Viljoen's playing brings all these qualities to the fore. His musical integrity is only surpassed by his personal humbleness, making him one of South Africa's best-hidden pianistic secrets. In a country where generally only Lisztian allures are valued as pianistic currency, the merits of musicians of his calibre are rarely properly recognized. Embarking on a journey with him and any of his favourite composers — Schubert, Chopin or Mozart — immediately clarifies the circumstances: the pianist and his instrument become fully transparent, whereas the music becomes lucidly clear.