Artur Schnabel: Piano Sonatas
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11. Artur Schnabel: Piano Sonatas
Artur Schnabel was the first pianist to record the complete piano sonatas, so since 1935 his versions have been seen as fairly definitive. Interpretations come and go, but they're all influenced by the professionalism and prowess of Schnabel.