Description
This is No. 2 in E-flat major from the same Op. 90 set. Light, flowing triplet figuration runs throughout this brilliant impromptu, with the middle section suddenly turning to minor to reveal deep lyricism. Packed into just over five minutes are roughly 3,145 notes in nearly unbroken technical passages, demanding evenness of finger movement and stamina at an advanced level, along with a good ear for keeping the triplets even while letting the melody emerge above them.
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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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