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Peter Katin
Schubert: Impromptus, D. 899 & 935
Genres: New Age, Classical

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. Four Impromptus, D.899 No.1 in C minor
2. Four Impromptus, D.899 No.2 in E flat major
3. Four Impromptus, D.899 No.3 in G flat major
4. Four Impromptus, D.899 No.4 in A flat major
5. Four Impromptus, D.935 No.1 in F minor
6. Four Impromptus, D.935 No.2 in A flat major
7. Four Impromptus, D.935 No.3 in B flat major
8. Four Impromptus, D.935 No.4 in F minor

These works are played on a Clementi square piano of 1832 and are therefore a genuine reconstruction of the sort of sound heard in Schubert's day.

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CD Details

All Artists: Peter Katin
Title: Schubert: Impromptus, D. 899 & 935
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Diversions
Release Date: 2/19/2004
Album Type: Single
Genres: New Age, Classical
Styles: Instrumental, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 809730411229

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These works are played on a Clementi square piano of 1832 and are therefore a genuine reconstruction of the sort of sound heard in Schubert's day.

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CD Reviews

Lovely playing and sound

Classical CD nut | NY, USA | 03/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is as charming a CD as I can imagine. The 8 Schubert Impromptus are among my favorite piano works, but this CD is unlike any other version. Peter Katin plays an 1832 Clementi square piano, tuned to a=423. The effect is far more intimate and full of color than the dozens of recordings played on a modern Steinway concert grand. The booklet notes are very informative, and point out that in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there was no standard piano, the way we have the Steinway D today. People played upright pianos, square pianos, cabinet pianos. Even concert grand pianos from various makers were radically different.

The playing is wonderful. These pianos are not always easy to play, but you would never know from Katin's playing. This 1832 piano does not in any way sound like an antique. It sounds colorful and vibrant.

In sum, a wonderful supplement to your Perahia, Lupu, etc. This Clementi square might be an instrument Schubert was familiar with."