Description
This large collection of twenty waltzes illustrates the breadth of Schubert's lifelong interest in dance music. Each piece is short and simply structured, yet the set as a whole offers a constantly shifting parade of moods rooted in Vienna's ballroom culture. Performed complete, it runs well over thirty minutes, becoming a substantial listening experience despite the brevity of its individual numbers, best enjoyed by savoring the contrasts between successive waltzes.
Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.
About the 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."
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