Vladimir Ashkenazy - Schubert: Sonata in D Major / Four German Dances

Vladimir Ashkenazy’s sensitive touch is perfectly suited for this exquisite Schubert collection. The legendary pianist navigates the sweeping, lyrical architecture of the Sonata in D Major with a profound emotional depth that never tips into melodrama. The London Records pressing offers that classic, warm, room-filling acoustic that audiophiles adore—capturing the woody resonance of the piano and the quiet breaths between movements. It’s a beautifully melancholic and fiercely intelligent performance from one of the true masters of the instrument.