Steven Osborne at the Edinburgh International Festival

Pianist Steven Osborne performs music by Schubert in tribute to the late pianist Alfred Brendel.
Schubert’s feverish Sonata in C minor D958 was written towards the end of his short life, during a period of great creativity despite increasing illness. His Four Impromptus D899 written around the same time have become musical miniatures at the heart of piano repertoire. Steven Osborne pairs Schubert’s music with works by James MacMillan and Judith Weir. Recorded at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, presented by Stephen Broad.

Judith Weir: Fragile
Schubert: Allegretto D346 (completed by Steven Osborne)
Schubert: Four Impromptus, D899
INTERVAL
Schubert arr. Steven Osborne: Liebesbotschaft from Schwanengesang
James MacMillan: Lumen Christi
Judith Weir: Chorale, for Steve
Schubert arr. Steven Osborne: Am Meer from Schwanengesang
Schubert: Sonata No.19 in C minor, D958

Steven Osborne - piano

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Presenter – Stephen Broad
Producer – Laura Metcalfe