• Tracks

"... The Sonata is a real catch; it is as if cast in one go. Only few pianists can build up the span of excitement - and maintain it: endure, one might say. It is stretched almost to snapping point and breathless. That is what music sung and played in camera is like: turned inwards, averse to external influences, absolutely calm. And already it darkens and shadows build up; Koroliov dims the light. Moonlight, just right for sleep walkers. Constantly wide awake; suddenly there is cold light on the scene. He avoids any intrusion into barn-dance reminiscence. He understands form and feeling, and has a rare purity of tone. He leaves simple music as it is, whereas others are coquettish with it. Koroliov's Schubert demands time from the listener." (Stuttgarter Nachrichten) "(...) Koroliov's technical command of the piano is total. (...) He plays Schubert's Schubert, not his. (...) This is major piano playing, and TACET's sonics are of high audiophile quality. Oh yes, and the booklet contains exceptionally good program notes in German, English and French. Highest recommendation!" (InTune)