By Franz Schubert / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
Item:
00-40322
UPC:
038081451862
ISBN 10:
0739093258
ISBN 13:
9780739093252
PRICE:
$10.99
Series:
Alfred Masterwork Edition
Category:
Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Format:
Book & CD
Instrument:
Piano
Level:
Advanced
Franz Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music, and the Allegro in A Minor, Op. 144, demonstrates his mastery at writing for one piano, four hands. This large and passionate work was composed in 1828, the year of Schubert’s death. It is written in sonata-allegro form and may have been intended as the first movement of a sonata. It was first published by Anton Diabelli in 1840 with the title Lebensstürme: Characterischeres Allegro (Life’s Storms: Characteristic Allegro). The Allegro makes extensive use of chromaticism, Neapolitan sixth chords, and contrasts of moods. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label.