Description
This set of four Ländler, an Austrian folk dance often seen as a precursor to the Viennese waltz, is thought to date from around 1824. The music has a rustic, pastoral triple-time character, and though the set lasts under four minutes, it calls for a balance between a relaxed singing tone and the dance's natural lilt.
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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