Composer

:

Franz Schubert

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

March

Compose Date

:

ca. 1822

Average_duration

:

14:19

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's "Marches Militaires" is a set of three marches composed in 1818. The marches were originally written for piano four-hands, but have since been arranged for various ensembles. The set was published as Opus 51 and is catalogued as D. 733. The first march is in D major and is marked Allegro vivace. It begins with a fanfare-like introduction before launching into the main theme, which is characterized by its energetic rhythm and use of dotted notes. The second theme is more lyrical and features a flowing melody in the left hand. The trio section is in G major and features a more subdued melody before returning to the main theme. The second march is in G major and is marked Allegro moderato. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand before the left hand joins in with a more complex accompaniment. The second theme is in the relative minor key of E minor and features a more melancholic melody. The trio section is in C major and features a more playful melody before returning to the main theme. The third march is in E flat major and is marked Allegro vivace. It begins with a lively melody in the right hand before the left hand joins in with a driving accompaniment. The second theme is in the relative minor key of C minor and features a more dramatic melody. The trio section is in A flat major and features a more lyrical melody before returning to the main theme. Overall, the "Marches Militaires" are characterized by their energetic rhythms, use of dotted notes, and memorable melodies. They were popular in Schubert's time and have remained popular to this day, with arrangements for various ensembles including orchestra, wind band, and brass band.

More....