Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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Nov 1822

Average_duration

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21:36

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's "Fantasia for piano in C major Wanderer, D. 760, Op. 15" is a four-movement work for solo piano. It was composed in 1822 and premiered in Vienna the following year. The piece is named after the poem "Der Wanderer" by German poet Georg Philipp Schmidt von Lübeck, which Schubert had set to music in an earlier work. The first movement of the Fantasia is marked Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo, and begins with a fiery and virtuosic piano introduction. The main theme is then introduced, a driving and energetic melody that is developed throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and introspective, providing a contrast to the first. The movement ends with a return to the opening material, bringing the piece full circle. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and melancholic interlude. The piano sings a mournful melody, accompanied by gentle arpeggios in the left hand. The middle section of the movement is more agitated, with a faster tempo and more complex harmonies, before returning to the opening theme. The third movement, marked Scherzo: Allegro vivace, is a playful and light-hearted scherzo. The piano dances through a series of lively and syncopated rhythms, with occasional moments of repose. The trio section provides a contrast, with a more lyrical and flowing melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a tour-de-force of virtuosity and energy. The piano charges through a series of rapid-fire arpeggios and scales, with occasional moments of repose. The movement is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, building to a thrilling climax before ending with a triumphant coda. Overall, the "Fantasia for piano in C major Wanderer, D. 760, Op. 15" is a masterful work that showcases Schubert's skill as a composer and pianist. Its four movements are united by a sense of forward momentum and energy, while also providing moments of introspection and lyricism. The piece remains a beloved and frequently-performed work in the piano repertoire.

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