There are, within the output of some composers, triads of compositionsthat bring certain classes of works to a conclusion. Schubert’s final threepiano sonatas belong to the handful of such peak achievements. It tooka long time until players and audiences discovered these pieces.

Whathad kept them away from us until a few decades ago? What are theirdistinguishing features? What happens when great composers create anumber of works next to one another? And are these works, conceivedso close to Schubert’s death, documents of a musical farewell?

Join master pianist Alfred Brendel to explore thisfascinating topic.