Markus Schirmer - Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Op. 27 & Other Works (2011/2020)

Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside Schubert, is without doubt one of Markus Schirmer's preferred composers. A good deal of supporting evidence for this claim can be provided. For example, he seems to harbour a certain predilection for the whimsical, as his selection of pieces shows: The "Variations on a Swiss Song" appear in the central position on the recording, framed by the "easy" Sonatas, Op. 49 and two Sonatinas from the works' supplement. The beginning and end, however, are the two Sonatas, Op. 27 encompassing an enormous range of different moods. Among these are an impetuous impulsiveness that does not even shy away from coarseness, as well as extraterrestrial stillness - everything from plain cosiness to screaming desperation. There can be no doubt that whoever places such works next to each other loves this composer without reservations. Is it any wonder that Markus Schirmer is not alone in this? Just look it up - Beethoven is probably the composer who appears most frequently on our small label. TACET already has all the string quartets, all the piano trios, all the symphonies except one and a whole series of piano sonatas - where will it all lead to?