Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Ländler

Compose Date

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May 1823

Average_duration

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10:58

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's 'German Dances (12), D. 790, Op. posth. 171' is a set of twelve dances for piano, composed in 1823. The work was not published during Schubert's lifetime and was only discovered after his death. The premiere of the work is unknown, but it is believed to have been performed in private gatherings. The 'German Dances' are written in the traditional dance form of the time, with each dance consisting of a simple melody and accompaniment. The dances are characterized by their lively and playful nature, with Schubert's use of syncopation and unexpected harmonic shifts adding to their charm. The first dance in the set is in the key of C major and is marked 'Vivace'. It features a simple, catchy melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second dance is in G major and is marked 'Allegretto'. It has a more subdued character than the first dance, with a gentle, flowing melody. The third dance is in B-flat major and is marked 'Moderato'. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The fourth dance is in D major and is marked 'Allegro'. It has a more dramatic character than the previous dances, with a bold, sweeping melody. The fifth dance is in A major and is marked 'Allegro'. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The sixth dance is in E-flat major and is marked 'Allegretto'. It has a gentle, flowing character, with a simple, lyrical melody. The seventh dance is in G major and is marked 'Allegro'. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The eighth dance is in C major and is marked 'Allegro'. It has a bright, cheerful character, with a simple, catchy melody. The ninth dance is in D major and is marked 'Allegro'. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The tenth dance is in G major and is marked 'Allegro'. It has a bright, cheerful character, with a simple, catchy melody. The eleventh dance is in B-flat major and is marked 'Allegro'. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The twelfth and final dance is in C major and is marked 'Allegro'. It has a bright, cheerful character, with a simple, catchy melody. Overall, Schubert's 'German Dances' are a delightful set of pieces that showcase his skill as a composer of light, playful music. Their catchy melodies and lively rhythms make them a joy to listen to and play, and they remain popular with audiences and pianists alike.

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