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Impromptus, Op. 90 (Schubert)
The Impromptus, Op. 90, Schubert Thematic Catalogue, D. 899, are a set of four impromptus for solo piano composed by Franz Schubert in 1827. They were written in the same year as the Impromptus, Op. 142 (Schubert), Impromptus, Op. 142, though only the first two pieces were published during Schubert's lifetime. Together with the latter set, they have become a cornerstone of the piano repertoire. The first Impromptu in C minor blends elements of Sonata form, sonata, Variation (music), variation, and through-composed structures. The second Impromptu in E-flat major, E major is a swift ''Perpetuum mobile, moto perpetuo'' with a Ternary form, ternary design. The third Impromptu is a flowing and meditative piece in G-flat major, G major, characterized by long Melody, melodic lines and unbroken Triad (music), triadic accompaniment. The fourth and final Impromptu, in A-flat major, A major, starts in A minor and is characterized by cascading arpeggios and a chordal response. Background ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Schubert
Franz Peter Schubert (; ; 31 January 179719 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical period (music), Classical and early Romantic music, Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a List of compositions by Franz Schubert, vast ''oeuvre'', including more than 600 ''Lieder'' (art songs in German) and other vocal works, seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music, and a large body of piano and chamber music. His major works include "Erlkönig (Schubert), Erlkönig", "Gretchen am Spinnrade", and "Ave Maria (Schubert), Ave Maria"; the Trout Quintet, ''Trout'' Quintet; the Symphony No. 8 (Schubert), Symphony No. 8 in B minor (''Unfinished''); the Symphony No. 9 (Schubert), Symphony No. 9 in C major (''Great''); the String Quartet No. 14 (Schubert), String Quartet No. 14 in D minor (''Death and the Maiden''); the String Quintet (Schubert), String Quintet in C major; the Impromptus (Schubert), Impromptus for solo piano; the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
