Schubert – Piano Sonatas in A Major D. 664, in E Major D. 566, in A Minor D845 / Malcolm Bilson (fortepiano) / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1998 Stereo / HCD 31589

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The Piano Sonata in A major D. 664, Op. posth. 120 is a sonata for solo piano composed by Franz Schubert in the summer of 1819.

The Piano Sonata in E minor D 566 by Franz Schubert is a sonata for solo piano written in June 1817. The Rondo D. 506 is most likely the fourth movement according to Martino Tirimo.

The Piano Sonata in A minor D. 845 (Op.42) by Franz Schubert is a sonata for solo piano. Composed in May 1825 and entitled Premiere Grande Sonata, it is the first of three sonatas published during the composer's lifetime, the others being D.850 and D.894. Conceived as a set, these works were composed during what was reportedly a period of relatively good health and spirits for Schubert, and are praised for their quality and ambition. This first sonata in particular marks a significant step toward the composer’s mature piano sonata style; the format and several characteristic stylistic elements continue through the last.