CD: Historic Performances – Schiff

CD: Historic Performances – András Schiff

András Schiff piano

Domenico Scarlatti
13 selected keyboard sonatas
György Kurtág
Selection from Játékok (“Games”), Vol. 5 & 6

(Live recordings: Lucerne, 1998 and 1999)

These previously unreleased live recordings from Lucerne present Sir András Schiff with two composers rarely found in his discography or concert programmes: Domenico Scarlatti and György Kurtág. Though separated by centuries, both are masters of musical miniature. Schiff performs the short pieces with a love of risk, a great art of characterisation and a tremendous sense of sound.

The 32-page booklet in three languages, which includes previously unpublished photos from the festival archive, Sir András Schiff shares his thoughts on his relationship with the two composers. Schiff has been closely associated with Lucerne Festival for 35 years.