Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7

“The first movement of the big C major Sonata is conceived very much on orchestral lines with a dramatic variety of colouring and characterisation, as well as an unexpected use of the sustaining pedal in the broken octave passage. Throughout this finely recorded set, Schiff highlights plenty of musical details that tend to be bypassed by other artists, and for this reason his performances deserve an enthusiastic recommendation.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2006 *****

“…Schiff's acute attention to Beethoven's subito dynamics and inner voices brings unusual intensity to passages such as the syncopations in the development section of Op 2 No 1's first movement. For breathtaking variety of articulation, listen to Op 2 No 2's Largo appassionato, where the staccato bass notes are duly short yet more resonant than usual, or the marked contrast between the Rondo's songful outer sections and vehement central minor-key episode.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2005

“Recordings which show an extraordinary pianistic genius inspired by his audience to give of his absolute, compelling best” Gramophone

Reviews"Though Jando's readings may not have the individuality of a Brendel or a Barenboim, they have a concertration and freshness which, never distracting you from Beethoven, is equally satisfying. They also have fuller, more faithful sound." GRAMOPHONE - Dec 90