Work: Piano Sonata no. 9 in B major, D.575

A remarkable recital of outstanding sensitivity and intellectual rigour where Paul Lewis made Schubert sing and dance, although not without a few disconcerting shadows.

This was one of those absorbing discovery type recital programmes where links between the composers were both in and between the music. 

Daniel Barenboim’s concerts in London, and his piano recitals in particular, have become perpetual highlights of the classical music calendar. Thus the chance to hear the great maestro play sonatas by Schubert was an opportunity not to be missed.