The most sublime piano music ever written and the best interpretation of all time by Alfred Brendel! Everyone must hear this before they die.

That second piece is divine! Out of this world! Schubert, the master of melody!

Alfred Brendel ist der mit Abstand größte noch lebende Pianist unserer Zeit. Er und Schubert sind Brüder im Geiste. Möge er uns noch lange erhalten bleiben, ich verneige mich vor ihm.

Brendel: What a memory! Piece after piece, every note, every tempo, every forte and piano, every mood and feeling,! No other Schubert interpreter has it,

Piece No. 2 is one of the most deeply felt--if not THE most deeply felt--piece of solo piano music in classical music. And whoever criticizes or dismisses Alfred Brendel for being too "cerebral" has not seen him fighting back the tears in his performance of this piece, at around the 13 or 14 minute mark.

No. 1 in E-flat minor 0:00 No. 2 in E-flat major 9:44 No. 3 in C major 19:59

Within the first 5 seconds I knew I was going to love these pieces!

My favorite work by Schubert. A surprise that he finished these pieces six months before he dies. Well, I shouldn't be surprised, he is a genius that deserves to have better recognition than what he has now

I don't understand why these works are so neglected? They're extraordinary!

Utterly stupendous performance! Best I've heard of Brendel. Three of the greatest piano "sonatas" ever written. #1 gorgeous key changes to minor heralding exposure to another world - did Schubert have premonition of his death only six months later? Haunting, beautiful, totally arresting. #2 fantastic lyricism - some of the best Schubert ever wrote, and he was noted as a superb lyrical writer. You can just float up and up on a melody that lifts so beautifully and never seems to end, and is still a little bit different every time you hear it. #3 very vigorous, uplifting, exciting even, but has that Schubert contrast in it too, about quieter, sadder moments. The D.946 set ranks with the very best of the best composers. Almost miraculous! Such a treat every time I hear it - particularly this rendition.

It warms my heart to see perhaps my favorite pianist playing three of my favorite Schubert works. :)

Some of the most pleasing piano pieces in romanticism. Absolutely beautifully performed by one of the best interpreters of Schuberts magnificent works.

This is maybe my favorite piano piece, how it hasn't gotten much more attention is beyond me, this is so insightful, so impactful and emotional I am in awe every time I play it myself

I once heard a professional pianist say that she had not delvth into the music of Schubert yet because she had to prepare pianistically and psychologically for the immense incomparable genius of that man.

God, this is marvelous. Here is an artist completely engaged with the music he is performing, to the point where witnessing the intimacy of his relationship with the composer feels like an intrusion. Thank you for sharing.

What a treasure! To find this vintage Brendel! Thank you for such an enriching experience.

People never talk about the amazing color and tonal resource in his playing .He phrases with his brain - no fingers .His voicings .Brendel like Soolov can say anything a true philosophical player.I hope we have him in som masterclasses his ideas are the best !

Schubert is risen... The greatest composer and his pianist together... Perfect unity... His touches are so trustworthy and his tempo and forte/piano, just ideal...

Probably the best Schubert pianist there is.

Alfred Brendel - it's a long time ago I heard him play, maybe 30 years. We're spoiled with so many good pianists nowadays but what still remains: the records of this great pianist, being exceptionally well in command, showing full control of both the music as well as the instrument. And the result is so good......! Thank you fro posting. Greetings from Henk Wilbrink Netherlands/Philippines

No. 2 in E-Flat remains one of my favorites of Schubert's works and no one like Brendel interprets Schubert so exquisitely.

The music of the great Schubert - it's harmony and beauty in the highest degree. . .

legendary performance

Schubert and Brendel is a perfect combination . I really love his style.

God bless whoever uploaded this. I've listened to this so many times now... Can't thank you enough!

One of my favorite performers of the German classical and early romantic repertoire.

The most beautiful piano sonata ever! The second movement especially, is heavenly!

Brendel turns to gold anything he touches.

Wunderbar, sehr feinfühlig interpretiert. Vielen Dank für die Bereitstellung!

If there is any composer who can stop me in my tracks with melody and harmony it's Schubert.

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser fein komponierten Meisterstücke im angemessenen Tempo mit klarem Anschlag und effektiv kontrollierter Dynamik. Echt unvergleichlicher Pianist!

Schubert has a lyrical inwardness that Beethoven could never achieve - and I love many of Beethoven's works, especially his final sonatas. But Schubert was a genius in his own right. It's time to stop seeing him always in the light of Beethoven when Schubert frequently transcends him. Yes, he admired Beethoven and was inspired by him, but then Beethoven was inspired by Mozart and taught by Hayden. They all were. Schubert was as unique as any of them.

Sooooo beautiful, listening to it at midnight

Amazing performance, he can really make the piano sing! And every note is clear.

full of mystery. diging inside the human soul..what a trip

슈베르트 피아노 곡의 진수를 보여준 알프레드 브렌델은 진정한 20세기의 비르투오소이다.아낌없는 찬사와 존경의 마음을 보낸다.~~♡♡

Stunning and beautiful playing. It's just a shame he missed the repeats out. It would've made the performance about twenty minutes longer (bring it on!) and some of them are especially exquisitely written. I could listen to this all day every day - day and night!!!

This is a phenomenal performance of a masterful piano work thank you for uploading!

A wonderful, definitive lecture of these sublime masterpieces. Thank you so much for sharing.

He inspires me to always be the best of myself and aim in doing truly great, timeless work

I have listened to several pianists play this, my favorite of Schubert’s piano works. Alfred Brendel and Dame Mitsuko Uchida tie for first place, in my opinion, in performing Schubert’s D946. Yulianna Avdeeva- a close second. I know, we shouldn’t compare, but it’s inevitable since I’ve been trying to play this for so long.

I came here just for the No.2 in E-flat major "L'istesso tempo" @ 14:38 ... its amazing!

No one else then Brendel for Schubert

So beautiful

No. 1 in E-flat minor 0:00 No. 2 in E-flat major 9:44 No. 3 in C major 20:00

Simply wonderful!

Συμπληρώνω ο φανταστικός και αγαπημένος μου Συνθέτης από το 15ο λεπτό μέχρι το 18ο επιδίδεται σε εναρμόνιες συνεχείς μετατροπίες όπου η μελωδία φτάνει στα ουράνια και μετά πόσο ωραία γυρίζει στο αρχικό θέμα.Είναι στο δεύτερο από τα τρία κομμάτια.

Brendel second to none for the interpretation of Schubert.

Nádherná interpretácia. Beautifull, herrlich, genial.

This is like the lovliest scent imaginable.

oh Brendel...... how you GET these pieces! what a breath of fresh air!!

Por Dios, qué bien toca esta "cosa", tengo 20 años oyéndolo y cada día suena mejor.

This is my favorite sonate

Extraordinaria interpretacion

9:44 No. 2 in E-flat major

A M A Z I N G

Among the greatest pieces ever written for solo piano. But WHY GOD WHY does he not play the second part of No. 1. Him and Schiff both skip over it in their performances. It’s such an essential part of the piece. No. 1 is closer to around 13 minutes long with that missing section.

It s amazing!

Really extraordinary piece...i am really umpressed by this piece..of course by all Schubert's works ❤❤❤

Le plus grand maître de la grande génération de pianistes avec Arrau, Kempff et Barenboïm.

Schubert is so unique especially in his music, I only heard these chord progressions by him00:27-00:47

Es preciosa. Això si es Franz Schubert i la resta imitadors

Perfect

Marvellous.

Da excepcionalidade e da beleza. De Schubert e de Brendel.

Звуки природы. Лес вокруг Вены в 1820 х, тайнственная тишина, покой, вот Шуберт.

Wtf with the ads?

His posture while playing is better than most pianists

Brendel renders many compsers, but there is a specific link between Schubert and him.

He has the fire

If there is a composer that moves me still more than Skrjabin, that is Schubert. On the other hand, have you noticed how Brendel's profile resembles Schubert's?

Many have said Schubert was neglected True to an extent during his lifetime and he was really not known until after his death It’s because of Ludwig , Schubert once said how can I made something of myself with Beethoven around ....

Ah, ce Brendel : il nous émouvra toujours, surtout quand il est dans Schubert ! Je me demande si l'on a fait mieux....

the impromtus are more famous, but for me, this is by far more melodic and involving.

Ah, Schubert.. the first pianist in history.

Thanks Seo In Woo for bringing me to this masterpiece (K-Drama Psychopath Diary)

bravo

The middle one is sooo lovely! The others are not on par with the rest of the "impromptus"...

Καταπληκτικός και σε αυτά τα τρία εξαιρετικά κομμάτια του schubert D946,o Alfred Brendel,;όπως και στα impromptus του ιδίου Συνθέτη.

Immenso

Wow. Such wonderful sounds. I think that Brendel sometimes takes the fast sections a bit faster than was intended. He took the #3, marked Allegro in a 2/4 time more like vivacci or even molto allegro. The #2 piece, first section is marked Allegretto. The second theme in that piece he changes speed and zooms along much faster than the first theme. The music does not indicate Schubert's desire for a faster pace. So, I question that choice on Brendel's part. I think that the second theme looses some of it inner beauty when it is propelled too fast. Harmonically, the themes are all over the place but they provide such sonic surprises. Really wonderful late Schubert work. Had he lived longer I would expect his experimentation to go even further, pushing the boundaries of the older classical styles much further down the road. These are not that easy to play and of course Brendel is up to the task.

14:44

14:57-15:20 🥺

das wiederhollte Motiv in das 2e Teil ist angreifend, denke auch für Brendel...

só prima with all !

It would be very nice if the audio would actually be properly sync'd up with the video.

I had forgotten how beautiful this piece was.I played the first part..but should I delete it since it does not match up!!

Year this recorder, please!!!❤

No doubt the about the immensity of Brendel interpreting Schubert but he sounds like a machine in comparison with Arrau. PLEASE look at 14:41!!

in the 2 last bars he does not play what did write Schubert ! He makes an arrangement of the chords ! Not correct !

15:55

Heaven!

0:15

It looked like the piano slapped him at the end.

Very Good! Better rhythm than Pollini anyway. The trouble is that Brendel gives the impression that he thinks he is the best... I think his singing tone could be better in places. Perhaps the recording?

Does one know where God is? It is Here, in this Divine spark.

Ravishing beauty happens!

짝짝짝짝.....

15:03 a bit too fast for my taste...

Brendel "speaks" the same language as Schubert, both literally and musically. That's why these pieces sound the right interpretation to the music written by Schubert. Unfortunately Schubert can not confirm that.