Description
The first of the Three Military Marches, one of Schubert's most widely loved pieces. Originally composed for piano four hands, it features a brilliant march-rhythm melody with a heroic character. Running about four and a half minutes with roughly 5,133 notes, its decorative figuration keeps the texture lively throughout. Popular as a recital encore, it suits intermediate players who can sustain a strong, unwavering sense of rhythmic drive to the very end.
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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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