Description
Composed in 1828, this is the first of Schubert's final trio of piano sonatas. Its dramatic C minor character evokes Beethoven, who had died the previous year, while the finale features a driving, tarantella-like rhythm. Spanning over thirty minutes, it requires the technique to sustain tense harmonic drama and vigorous rhythmic momentum, suiting advanced players.
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
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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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