Description
Composed in 1826, this set of twelve waltzes is titled 'noble,' contrasting with the rustic character of the Ländler. The pieces favor a refined elegance suited to the ballrooms of Vienna's upper class, while still carrying the intimate warmth typical of Schubert's dance music, in a set lasting around twelve minutes complete. Listeners may also enjoy tracking the brief harmonic shifts that color each individual waltz.
Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.
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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."
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