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A Schubert tribute

Pianist Steven Osborne performs music by Schubert in tribute to the late pianist Alfred Brendel.

Pianist Steven Osborne performs music by Schubert in tribute to the late pianist Alfred Brendel.

Schubert’s feverish Sonata in C minor D958 was written towards the end of his short life, during a period of great creativity despite increasing illness. His Four Impromptus D899 written around the same time have become musical miniatures at the heart of piano repertoire. Steven Osborne pairs Schubert’s music with works by James MacMillan and Judith Weir.

Recorded at the Queen’s Hall during the Edinburgh International Festival 2026 and presented by Stephen Broad.

Judith Weir: Fragile
Schubert: Allegretto D346 (completed by Steven Osborne)
Schubert: Four Impromptus, D899
Schubert arr. Steven Osborne: Liebesbotschaft from Schwanengesang
James MacMillan: Lumen Christi
Judith Weir: Chorale, for Steve
Schubert arr. Steven Osborne: Am Meer from Schwanengesang
Schubert: Sonata No.19 in C minor, D958

Steven Osborne (piano)

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Music Played

  • Franz Schubert

    Allegretto in C minor, D.915

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Judith Weir

    Fragile

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Franz Schubert

    Allegretto, D.346 (completed by Steven Osborne)

    Performer: Steven Osborne. Music Arranger: Steven Osborne.

  • Franz Schubert

    4 Impromptus, D.899

    Performer: Steven Osborne. Music Arranger: Steven Osborne.

  • Judith Weir

    Moon and Star

    Choir: BBC Singers. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

  • Franz Schubert

    Liebesbotschaft from Schwanengesang

    Performer: Steven Osborne. Music Arranger: Steven Osborne.

  • James MacMillan

    Lumen Christi

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Judith Weir

    Chorale, for Steve

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Franz Schubert

    Am Meer from Schwanengesang

    Performer: Steven Osborne. Music Arranger: Steven Osborne.

  • Franz Schubert

    Sonata in C minor, D.958

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Steven Osborne

    Okay By Me

    Performer: Steven Osborne.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207

    Performer: Francesca Dego. Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington.
    • Mozart: Violin Concertos, Vol. 2.
    • Chandos.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Last Wednesday19:30
    BBC Radio 3