In 1827 Schubert
composed eight impromptus, which are collected in the composers' opuses 90 and
142 (numbers 899 and 935 in the Deutsch Catalogue). A year later he added three more pieces under the title "Three
Piano Pieces"; these are 946 in the catalogue. Impromptu No. 3 in C Major is the shortest of the three, and is a lively piece (allegro) in 2/4.
The main section exhibits a great deal of syncopation.
The trio is in two sections with repeats written out in a varied form. It is in
D-flat major and 3/2 time with no change in tempo indication. There is a
substantial coda, again with syncopation.
No. 2 in E-flat Major is the most commonly heard of the set and is a
highly lyrical piece. The first appearance of the main section and both trios
are each in two sections. The main section is an allegretto in 6/8 time.
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu No. 3 in C, Op. Posth., D.946 Play
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In 1827 Schubert composed eight impromptus, which are collected in the composers' opuses 90 and 142 (numbers 899 and 935 in the Deutsch Catalogue). A year later he added three more pieces under the title "Three Piano Pieces"; these are 946 in the catalogue. Impromptu No. 3 in C Major is the shortest of the three, and is a lively piece (allegro) in 2/4. The main section exhibits a great deal of syncopation. The trio is in two sections with repeats written out in a varied form. It is in D-flat major and 3/2 time with no change in tempo indication. There is a substantial coda, again with syncopation.
No. 2 in E-flat Major is the most commonly heard of the set and is a highly lyrical piece. The first appearance of the main section and both trios are each in two sections. The main section is an allegretto in 6/8 time.More music by Franz Schubert
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Moment musicaux, D. 780 No. 4
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Piano Sonata D. 958, Finale: Allegro
Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 30, D617
Impromptu Op. 90 No. 2 in E-flat Major, D. 899
Notturno
Standchen, Lieder for Flute and Piano
Impromptu No. 2 in E-flat, Op. Posth. D.946
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Impromptu No. 2 in E-flat, Op. Posth. D.946
Dedication für Alina
5 Stücke im Volkston for Cello and Piano, Op. 102
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Arabesque in C Major, Op. 18
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