Christian Zacharias Lecture-Recital at Wigmore Hall

Why does Schubert sound like Schubert?
‘A pianist of ideas’, as The New Yorker has called him, leading Schubert interpreter Christian Zacharias delves into the great composer’s unique melodic, harmonic and thematic flourishes. Through close examination of these musical hallmarks and idiosyncrasies, he takes us on a journey to the very essence of Schubert’s style.

[@nerilcatte0931]

He should have more recordings for the sake of music and the world. He should play as many piano pieces as he can and record during his lifetime. For the sake of music in this world. His existing recordings are not enough!!!!

[@yuiop987]

This lecture was a revelation for me. "False drama", "the soul flying as if it was flying home" - that's absolutely fantastic and tells much about the music. So interesting and illustrated by perfect performance!

[@christopherwildman3368]

Wonderful revelation of how Schubet became Schubert.

[@marijarajicova]

Zacharias and Schubert what a great combination! ❤ Thank you.

[@daanvandenberg7650]

He has a whole set of recordings, all great. If you listen to the first movement of D.894, the colours he brings out in those opening chords ... it's fantastic.

[@ruthscheible3553]

Just stunning

[@lyudmilafilatova6780]

Magical presentation!

[@WestchesterWadoRyu]

Fantastic.

[@danielpincus221]

Very meaningful observations. Heimat: home territory, natural abode, natural habitat, where you belong.

[@FirstGentleman1]

I liked it and learned something.

[@skimask7776]

Nice

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

accords with John M Gingerich's book on many points. However the book deals more extensively with the place of MEMORY in Schubert (through visitation of themes with harmonic variations). In fact I don't think CZ even mentions memory.... also the 'heavenly length' of Schubert referred to by Schumann is only about his 9th symphony...

[@twopalms]

What is the sonata at 33:30?

[@roberts932]

D 664

[@user-dr9bj6cj5p]

which is the sonata on 43:03

[@PS-te7rh]

MM

[@aquariantrader]

It is not a sonata - it is his Moment Musical #6. One of his best!

[@GUGSSS235]

# sonata at 1:10:20, please??

[@jacquespotter2443]

Piano Sonata No. 14 in A minor (Op. 143 / D.784), first movement. However, Zacharias plays it with semi-quaver accompaniement, so maybe I'm wrong.

[@GUGSSS235]

@@jacquespotter2443 you're actually damn right! thank you so much bro! much luv...i will listen all of schubert sonatas anyway someday, but right now you saved me some time and effort, thanks again

[@jacquespotter2443]

@@GUGSSS235 You're welcome 😁. It just so happened that I first listened to this sonata just beforing watching this lecture, so I immediately recognized it.

[@daanvandenberg7650]

@@GUGSSS235 Just put them on in the car or while working the computer. Let your brains slowly consume them. They will become close friends.

[@daanvandenberg7650]

Beethoven piece at 25:50 anyone?

[@nicolasaubert4248]

Sonata in f major op.10 no.2 :)

[@daanvandenberg7650]

@@nicolasaubert4248 Yes, I found it. Third phrase in the allegretto. Thank you sir.