Composer

Franz Schubert

1797-1828

Franz Schubert was a Vienna-born composer who died at only 31 but left behind a vast body of work, especially in the field of Lieder. Known for his gift for melody and subtle modulation, songs such as "Erlkonig" remain widely performed today. His piano works, including the Impromptus, are equally rich in lyricism. This site includes 120 of his works, such as Impromptus, "Erlkonig," and the "Hungarian Melody."

Works by Schubert (120 pieces)

Impromptus6

A category of Romantic-era piano pieces titled "Impromptu," including works by Schubert and Chopin. Their poetic melodies and improvisatory feel appeal to intermediate players and listeners who enjoy lyrical character pieces.

Impromptu in Ges-durD.899 (Op. 90, No. 3)Advanced5:54 Impromptu in f-mollD.935 (Op. 142, No. 1)Advanced9:06 Impromptu in As-durD.935 (Op. 142, No. 2)Advanced7:12 4 Impromptus, D.899D.899Advanced28:17 4 Impromptus, D.935D.935Advanced39:59 Moments musicaux, D.780D.780Advanced27:11

Lieder (Art Songs)1

German art songs known as Lieder, including Schubert's dramatic "Erlkönig," where poetry and music are tightly intertwined.

ErlkönigD.328 (Op. 1)Advanced3:57

Piano Pieces41

A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.

Ungarische Melodie (Hungarian Melody)D.817Intermediate2:43 Impromptu Op.90 No.1 in C minorD.899 (Op.90) No.1Advanced9:28 Impromptu Op.90 No.2 in E-flat majorD.899 (Op.90) No.2Advanced5:19 Impromptu in F minorD.935 (Op. 142, No. 4)Advanced8:01 Impromptu in A♭ majorD.899 (Op. 90, No. 4)Advanced7:35 Impromptu in B♭ majorD.935 (Op. 142, No. 3)Advanced11:04 Du bist die RuhD.776 (Op. 59, No. 3)Intermediate4:58 WiegenliedD.498 (Op. 98, No. 2)Intermediate0:40 EinsamkeitD.911-12 (Op. 89)Intermediate1:36 Auf dem StromD.943Advanced7:44 Nähe des GeliebtenD.162Advanced4:48 An die MusikD.547 (Op. 88, No. 4)Advanced2:02 Moments Musicaux No.3 in F minorD.780 No.3Intermediate1:57 Sängers MorgenliedD.163 & D.165Advanced4:02 Auf dem Wasser zu singenD.774 (Op. 72)Advanced2:55 Psalm 23D.706Advanced5:13 Marche Militaire No. 1D.733 (Op.51) No.1Intermediate4:32 Marche Militaire No. 2D.733 (Op.51) No.2Intermediate4:08 Marche Militaire No. 3D.733 (Op.51) No.3Intermediate6:24 ErlkönigD.328 (Op. 1)Advanced3:58 3 Klavierstücke, D.946D.946Advanced67:36 36 Originaltänze, D.365D.365Advanced24:24 6 Antiphonen zum Palmsonntag, D.696D.696Beginner1:21 Adagio in C major, D.349D.349Intermediate4:31 Adagio in E major, D.612D.612Advanced4:34 Adagio in G major, D.178D.178Advanced16:34 Allegretto in C major, D.346D.346Advanced6:56 Allegretto in C minor, D.915D.915Advanced5:44 Allegro in A minor, D.947D.947Advanced11:27 Allegro moderato in C major, D.347D.347Advanced2:06 Andante in C major, D.29D.29Intermediate4:14 Cotillon, D.976D.976Advanced0:37 Divertissement à la hongroise, D.818D.818Advanced17:34 Eine kleine Trauermusik, D.79D.79Advanced7:09 Frühlingsglaube, D.686D.686Advanced6:54 Grazer Galopp, D.925D.925Advanced2:01 Overture in G minor, D.668D.668Advanced8:03 Piano Piece in A major, D.604D.604Advanced5:09 Piano Piece in C minor, D.916cD.916cAdvanced13:23 Ungarische Melodie, D.817D.817Advanced3:24 Über allen Zauber Liebe, D.682D.682Intermediate2:59

Waltzes27

Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.

12 Grazer Waltzer, D.924D.924Advanced9:40 12 Valses nobles, D.969D.969Advanced11:50 2 Waltzes, D.980D.980Advanced1:22 20 Waltzes, D.146D.146Advanced35:24 Valses sentimentales, D.779D.779Advanced27:16 Waltz in A-flat major, D.978D.978Advanced1:23 Waltz in G major, D.844D.844Intermediate2:54 Waltz in G major, D.979D.979Advanced1:04 12 Ecossaises, D.781D.781Advanced3:43 12 German Dances, D.790D.790Advanced10:34 17 Ländler, D.366D.366Advanced12:32 18 German Dances and Ecossaises, D.783D.783Advanced8:00 2 German Dances, D.974D.974Advanced1:06 3 Ecossaises, D.816D.816Advanced1:29 3 German Dances, D.971D.971Advanced2:12 3 German Dances, D.972D.972Advanced1:38 4 Ländler, D.814D.814Advanced3:48 6 German Dances, D.820D.820Advanced5:39 6 German Dances, D.970D.970Advanced3:23 8 Ecossaises, D.529D.529Advanced0:25 8 Ländler, D.378D.378Advanced0:39 Ecossaise in E-flat major, D.511D.511Advanced0:35 Ecossaise, D.158D.158Advanced0:23 Galop and Ecossaises, D.735D.735Advanced3:57 German Dance and 2 Ländler, D.618D.618Advanced6:28 German Dance, D.722D.722Advanced0:34 Wiener Damen-Ländler und Ecossaisen, D.734D.734Advanced7:01

Polonaises1

The polonaise, a stately Polish triple-time dance, including Chopin's grand works marked by a proud, march-like rhythm.

4 Polonaises, D.599D.599Advanced10:33

Fugues1

Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.

Fugue in E minor, D.952D.952Intermediate3:54

Piano Sonatas18

Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.

Piano Sonata in A major, D.664D.664Advanced23:38 Piano Sonata in A major, D.959D.959Advanced39:29 Piano Sonata in A minor, D.537D.537Advanced22:18 Piano Sonata in A minor, D.845D.845Advanced35:29 Piano Sonata in A-flat major, D.557D.557Advanced11:52 Piano Sonata in B major, D.575D.575Advanced24:54 Piano Sonata in B-flat major, D.960D.960Advanced41:11 Piano Sonata in C major, D.613D.613Advanced19:07 Piano Sonata in C minor, D.958D.958Advanced36:08 Piano Sonata in D major, D.850D.850Advanced39:34 Piano Sonata in E major, D.157D.157Advanced19:21 Piano Sonata in E major, D.459D.459Advanced27:50 Piano Sonata in E minor, D.566D.566Advanced16:03 Piano Sonata in E minor, D.769aD.769aIntermediate0:58 Piano Sonata in E-flat major, D.568D.568Advanced28:43 Piano Sonata in F minor, D.625D.625Advanced22:19 Piano Sonata in F-sharp minor, D.571D.571Advanced6:59 Piano Sonata in G major, D.894D.894Advanced39:18

Sonatas2

Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.

Sonata for Piano Duet, D.617D.617Advanced17:26 Sonata for Piano Duet, D.812D.812Advanced14:02

Sonatinas1

Compact piano works that teach sonata form on a smaller scale, often used as a stepping stone toward full-length sonatas.

Sonatine, D.968D.968Advanced8:49

Variations3

Works written in theme-and-variations form, where a single melody is transformed in many different ways.

Variation on a Waltz by Diabelli, D.718D.718Advanced1:25 10 Variations in F major, D.156D.156Advanced13:03 13 Variations on a Theme of Hüttenbrenner, D.576D.576Intermediate1:23

Rondos2

Works in rondo form, where a recurring theme alternates with contrasting episodes — a light, appealing structure favored by Classical composers.

Rondo in A major, D.951D.951Advanced12:39 Rondo in D major, D.608D.608Advanced8:17

Marches8

Marches defined by their strong, steady rhythm, spanning from Bach's keyboard works to Sousa's popular American marches.

2 Marches caractéristiques, D.968bD.968bAdvanced6:57 3 Marches héroïques, D.602D.602Advanced6:55 3 Marches militaires, D.733D.733Advanced4:22 6 Grandes marches, D.819D.819Advanced8:25 Grande marche funèbre, D.859D.859Advanced10:44 Grande marche héroïque, D.885D.885Advanced17:16 Kindermarsch, D.928D.928Advanced2:42 March in E major, D.606D.606Advanced4:38

Minuets2

The minuet, an elegant triple-time dance popular in the Baroque era, evoking the refined atmosphere of a courtly ball.

3 Minuets, D.380D.380Advanced8:26 Minuet in A major, D.334D.334Advanced3:01

Fantasias7

Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.

Fantasie in C major, D.605D.605Advanced12:29 Fantasie in C major, D.760D.760Advanced21:37 Fantasie in C minor, D.48D.48Advanced14:19 Fantasie in F minor, D.940D.940Advanced19:23 Fantasie in G major, D.1D.1Advanced10:51 Fantasie in G minor, D.9D.9Advanced5:59 Fantasy in C minor, D.2eD.2eAdvanced6:03