Paul Lewis brings Schubert's late piano sonatas to Philadelphia

Por Cameron Kelsall, 13 noviembre 2024

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Crítica hecha desde Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, Philadelphia el 12 noviembre 2024

Schubert, Sonata para piano núm. 19 en do menor, D.958

Schubert, Sonata para piano núm. 20 en la mayor, D. 959

Schubert, Sonata para piano núm. 21 en si bemol mayor, D.960

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Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall is a classical music critic and cultural reporter. He has written for Bachtrack since 2019, and his byline has appeared in many national and international classical music publications. Based in Philadelphia, he regularly travels around the United States for musical events. In addition to his career in journalism, Cameron also teaches in the Theatre Arts program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a certified sommelier and avid home cook. His favorite composer is Mahler. Twitter: @CameronPKelsall.