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Beethoven's genius may have had a dominant presence in early 19th-century Vienna, but the 18-year-old Schubert composed a Sonata in E major, D.157 in 1815 that already encapsulated elements of his own genius in the Lied-like perfection of it's second movement. His first true piano masterpiece followed in the Sonata in A major, D.664, with an intimacy, lyricism and perfection of form that set him apart from his contemporaries. Composed five years later, the Sonata in D major, D.850 is marked by extrovert, virtuosic writing, memorable themes and an almost improvisatory flair. Album Tracks 1. Sonata in E major D157~Allegro ma non troppo 2. Sonata in E major D157~Andante 3. Sonata in E major D157~Menuetto. Allegro vivace - Trio 4. Sonata in A major Op. posth. 120 - D664~Allegro moderato 5. Sonata in A major Op. posth. 120 - D664~Andante 6. Sonata in A major Op. posth. 120 - D664~Allegro 7. Sonata in D major Op. 53 - D850~Allegro - Un poco più lento - A tempo 8. Sonata in D major Op. 53 - D850~Con moto 9. Sonata in D major Op. 53 - D850~Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio 10. Sonata in D major Op. 53 - D850~Rondò. Allegro moderato
