Franz Peter Schubert ： Piano Sonata No.21 in B-Dur D960

A large-scale sonata in B-flat major, this work is pervaded by a sense of spacious calm and inner tension. The first movement begins with a quiet subject, unfolding through long-breathed development and dramatic intensification. The second movement is marked by restrained lyricism and deep tonal shading. After the light-footed third movement, the finale brings the work to a close with lively motion and forward momentum. In addition to the contrasts between movements, listeners can appreciate the silences and changing resonance. In performance, it is important to shape the melodies in broad phrases, keep the inner voices clear, and maintain an unhurried sense of breathing.