Description
Composed in 1824, this Hungarian Melody draws on the Hungarian-style idiom fashionable in Vienna at the time. Dotted rhythms and ornamented melodic turns lend it an exotic flavor, reflecting Schubert's fondness for folk-inflected color. It lasts about three and a half minutes.
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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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