Description
Compiled around 1823, this is a collection of waltzes originally intended for social dancing in the salon. Even within this practical genre, Schubert brings his characteristic care to each miniature, giving many of the dances genuinely expressive melodic touches. Played complete, the set runs to about twenty-seven minutes and over sixteen thousand notes, requiring the concentration to differentiate the character of many short pieces in succession, suiting advanced players.
Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.
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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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