Description
Composed in 1822, the Wanderer Fantasy transforms a theme from Schubert's own song Der Wanderer across four continuous, interlinked sections in a pioneering cyclic form. Its bold virtuosity and structural innovation later influenced composers such as Liszt. Spanning over twenty minutes, it is a technically demanding work that tests both stamina and concentration.
Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.
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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