András Schiff – review

Wigmore Hall, LondonAny pianist embarking on a cycle of the complete Beethoven sonatas must start by deciding how to arrange the programmes. The choice is important. Some, like Daniel Barenboim in 2008, shuffle the pack of 32 into pick'n'mix groups. András Schiff, on the other hand, is adopting a chronological approach in his new cycle. So, first concert: first four sonatas.The opening F minor Sonata Op 2 No 1 took time to settle. Perhaps it was nerves about the journey ahead or perhaps it t...

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