Schumann - Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 11 - Vladimir Sofronitsky

Vladimir Sofronitsky (1901-1961), piano
Rec. 1960, live in Moscow
00:00 1. Introduzione. Un poco adagio - Allegro vivace
10:02 2. Aria
12:57 3. Scherzo e Intermezzo. Allegrissimo - Presto - Piu allegro
17:16 4. Finale. Allegro un poco maestoso - Presto - Piu allegro

[@stephenchurley2438]

There is no more authentically romantic performance. This is heart, soul and raw nerve endings. Intensely moving.

[@nelidaferraz6497]

The most outstanding and passionate rendition of this beautiful Schumann masterpiece. And what an impressive photo of this great Russian pianist. Thank you. ❤

[@Pathy1]

Breathtaking and compelling rendition!

[@rjones2209]

This performer understands the true character - that it starts unpleasantly (loud and not slow) and thereafter gets a lot more unpleasant before it manages to struggle to a major key ending.

[@christiangraf5780]

Great. The only you can here after you heard the Introduction of Gilels in London 1959!

[@laputa6464]

Unbelievable.

[@valse3859]

It's a miracle.

[@inraid]

Fantastic!

[@glavkotbegemot1250]

Браво. Благодарю

[@gian6765]

Bella interpretation 👏👏👏👏

[@ewaldsteyn469]

For me Gilels and Sofronitsky are the 2 greatest masters of this sonata, folkowed by Walter Gieseking

[@unassailable6138]

Ewald Steyn
You are correct. Gilels and Sofronitsky were in anotyher dimension as they could feel deeper than most and project it to their playing. And Gilels upon hearing of Sofronitsky death lamented that the greatest pianist in the world had died.

[@klassikpunk_]

Havent heard the others yet. But Sofronitsky is king in building this extrem tension!

[@pierrehenripontac8493]

And Maurizio Pollini

[@OE1FEU]

@@pierrehenripontac8493 Not even close.

[@238assante]

his opening if the best i've heard on YT.: expression, the emotional weight of the tight 32nd notes, balance of the accompaniment, rubato etc. ... But i can't say i like the fandango as much. , too bad.

[@Chopinette807]

❤❤❤

[@wenjiaguo4685]

00:00 1st mouvment
10:02 2nd mouvement
12:58 3rd mouvement
17:16 4th mouvement

[@KeithWhalen11]

7:22 sounds like an excerpt from Alkan's Solo Concerto

[@brandonmacey964]

Yes I can here it

[@brothertaro2008]

Schumann Sonata No. 1 (1835); Alkan Solo Concerto (1857)

[@flagerpiano]

Ok

[@John-thinks]

14:01

[@John-thinks]

10:04

[@imdarealani]

19:23

[@PaulSmith-qs1es]

Well, I really like everything until the last movement which could be a lot lighter.

[@PaulJones-oj4kr]

i THINK THE first movement allegro is.................too brisk..............gilb.....