Description
The second of the Three Military Marches, contrasting with the brightness of No. 1 through its minor-key coloring and more dramatic tension. Also originally written for piano four hands, it runs a little over four minutes with roughly 4,367 notes, weaving shifting emotional expression into a steady march rhythm. An intermediate-level piece, how it shades the particular darkness of its minor key strongly affects the overall impression it leaves.
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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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