Wanderer Fantasy, D. 760

Franz Schubert

D. 760

Sviatoslav Richter /

1963

Gil's top choice and 'one of the most famous recordings that Richter left us.' It 'combines those elements of power and introspection' and he 'really knows how to vary the moods' in a 'captivating' way. 'Very good sound.'

Maurizio Pollini /

1973

A 'really dramatic version.' 'Very powerful and strong, amazing dexterity,' 'strong tone,' and 'wide dynamic range,' but 'also the delicacy... in the quieter moments.' 'Very well recorded.'

Arthur Rubinstein /

1965

A 'really wonderful recording.' Rubinstein 'brings a certain nobility and eloquence to the work' and 'never sounds bombastic,' while still having the 'virtuosic chops.' 'Always had that bedrock of musical eloquence.'

Clifford Curzon /

1949

'One of the great Wanderer fantasies.' Curzon has 'that gift for nuance, but also... power and drama' and 'wonderful strong tones.' The 1949 sound is 'a little bit noisy.'

Edwin Fischer /

1934

Another 'great interpretation.' 'Both dramatic and powerful, but also very, very probing and artistic.' 'One of the best things he left us.' The sound is 'a little bit noisy.'