Paul Badura-Skoda is unquestionably the outstanding Schubert pianist of the 20th century. An astute interpreter, a sensuous singer on the keyboard, one who plumbs the notes fully yet treats each one with love and intelligent solicitude. Coinciding with the pianists 90th birthday, Sony Classical presents the first CD release of Badura-Skoda’s complete recording of the Schubert sonatas. Now this very special set is available again, newly remastered from the original analogue masters for its first CD appearance as a 12-disc box. The first ever release of Paul Badura-Skoda’s legendary Schubert sonatas cycle for RCA Victor on 12 CDs. The complete recordings newly remastered from the original ana-logue masters using 24 bit / 192 kHz technology. Includes the four volumes of sonatas released in September and October 1971 as well as alternative versions, previously only available in the complete LP edition Victrola VICS-9001, released November 1970. Booklet with a new essay by the pianist on his special relationship to the works, track listings with full discographical notes. Facsimile LP sleeves and labels.