Steinway Label Releases David Fung's Transcendent Beethoven

In August 2020, the Steinway & Sons label released its newest recording by David Fung. Following the success of his all-Mozart release in July 2019, the Transcendent Beethoven album features the composer’s 6 Bagatelles, Op. 126 and Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110. See more and stream some tracks here. Some initial reviews:

“Fung delivered Beethoven’s Bagatelles as if he were telling an exquisite story, demonstrating a supreme maturity and a rare talent for the music of the classical style.”  

— Yedioth Ahronoth [Israel]

“While the performances feel spontaneous, it is evident that a great deal of thought has gone into every line of the music... The playing, in short, is consistently interesting.”

— EarRelevant

“Employing a declamatory style, Fung directs the musical action from his keyboard with a strong command of phrasing and rhythmic impetus. He goes far beyond the customary approach to pulsation and accompaniment figures, in search of an inner energy of syncopated beats and subtle ostinati.”

— The Whole Note