Description
Composed in 1816, this is a collection of seventeen Ländler, a rustic Austrian folk dance in triple time considered a precursor to the waltz, by Schubert. Each short piece carries an intimate, countryside charm within its simple triple rhythm. With its large number of movements, the set runs about twelve and a half minutes with over 7,400 notes in total, and advanced players need sustained concentration to carry it through while preserving its rustic simplicity. Though each dance uses simple material, drawing out distinct character across all seventeen is the real challenge.
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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