Anton Kuerti
Meesters aan de Vleugel
Anton Kuerti piano
Mendelssohn Fantasie in fis
Beethoven Sonate op. 31 nr. 1
Schubert Sonate D960
The Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti carries the title of piano maestro with conviction. His countless recordings, including the complete works of Beethoven and Schubert, are still regarded as exemplary. This programme includes a sonata by each composer. With the addition of a dark ‘fantasia’ by Mendelssohn you are assured of a splendid afternoon of piano music. The concert is part of the piano masters series: Meesters aan de Vleugel. “Nothing can quite equal the beauty of a piano recital”, the great pianist Arthur Schnabel once said, “such a pristine platform, embellished solely with the curvaceous black shape of a grand piano and seated at it someone whose fingers dance across the keys and magically produce the most beautiful music”. You have three chances of listening. Three piano masters demonstrate how lovely a piano can sound in all its colouring. Their repertoire is selected from the rich range of compositions for piano, each more than worthwhile listening to.
