Ivan Moravec 1930 - 2015

Ivan Moravec: Schubert - Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960, II. Andante sostenuto. Princeton, 1993.

[@elias7748]

Among the greatest pianists/musicians of the previous century

[@denismusique]

Oh!!! Many thanks for this beautiful discovery. I never heard Ivan Moravec playing Schubert. What a treasure for my heart crying...

[@TiticatFollies]

I've always wanted to hear him play Schubert, and now at last, sadly. This is simply exquisite and beautiful, as I would expect from him. It's beyond words. I am in tears.

[@ThePianoFiles]

A beautiful tribute to the artist, both with the recording and the photograph. Many thanks...

[@jimkost2002]

One of the greats! An impeccable artist! RIP...

[@berlinzerberus]

OMG this is ravishingly beautiful!

[@wmcraigrice6954]

I've never commented on youtube before but now must thank Ahasver2009. What a discovery! In a radio interview Ivan Moravec once indicated he'd record Schubert; alas, this never came to pass. Here we have only one movement--the Andante sostenuto from the B flat--but perfection with the great Moravec's exquisite, unrushed rendition, like a seance. Thank you again, Ahasver2009.

[@dcarladler1]

I have the whole sonata recorded in decent sound from Jan. 7, 1993

[@titicatfollies6615]

@@dcarladler1 - Is it possible for you to upload it to KZbin? What a great gift that would be.

[@paulturner1973]

⁠I agree. After a lifetime of listening to piano music and players I think this movement would be my desert island recording. To have the complete sonata would indeed be wonderful.

[@albertodelbuono]

Bellissimo addio a un Vero Grande.