Description
Completed in 1828, the year of Schubert's death, this F minor fantasia was originally written for piano four hands. Its wistful opening theme recurs and transforms throughout the piece in a cyclic structure. Combining deep lyricism with dramatic contrast, it stands among his most poignant late works, lasting nearly twenty minutes.
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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