Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1815 - 1824

Average_duration

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23:25

Movement_count

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21

Movement ....

Franz Schubert's "Waltzes (20) Letzte Walzer, D. 146, Op. posth. 127" is a collection of 20 waltzes that were composed in the last year of Schubert's life, 1828. The work was not published until after his death, hence the posthumous opus number. The premiere of the work is not known, as it was not published during Schubert's lifetime. However, the waltzes have since become a popular addition to the repertoire of chamber music and piano music. The 20 waltzes are divided into two sets of 10, with each set having its own distinct character. The first set is more lively and playful, with a faster tempo and more intricate melodies. The second set is more melancholic and introspective, with a slower tempo and more somber melodies. The first set of waltzes begins with a bright and cheerful melody in the key of G major. The second waltz is in the key of D major and features a more complex melody with a playful rhythm. The third waltz is in the key of G major and has a more subdued melody with a slower tempo. The fourth waltz is in the key of D major and features a lively melody with a fast tempo. The fifth waltz is in the key of G major and has a more intricate melody with a playful rhythm. The sixth waltz is in the key of D major and features a more somber melody with a slower tempo. The seventh waltz is in the key of G major and has a more complex melody with a faster tempo. The eighth waltz is in the key of D major and features a more subdued melody with a slower tempo. The ninth waltz is in the key of G major and has a more lively melody with a faster tempo. The tenth waltz is in the key of D major and features a more complex melody with a playful rhythm. The second set of waltzes begins with a more introspective melody in the key of C major. The second waltz is in the key of A minor and features a more somber melody with a slower tempo. The third waltz is in the key of C major and has a more complex melody with a faster tempo. The fourth waltz is in the key of A minor and features a more subdued melody with a slower tempo. The fifth waltz is in the key of C major and has a more lively melody with a faster tempo. The sixth waltz is in the key of A minor and features a more complex melody with a playful rhythm. The seventh waltz is in the key of C major and has a more somber melody with a slower tempo. The eighth waltz is in the key of A minor and features a more intricate melody with a playful rhythm. The ninth waltz is in the key of C major and has a more subdued melody with a slower tempo. The tenth waltz is in the key of A minor and features a more introspective melody with a slower tempo. Overall, Schubert's "Waltzes (20) Letzte Walzer, D. 146, Op. posth. 127" is a charming and varied collection of waltzes that showcase Schubert's skill as a composer. The work is notable for its contrasting moods and tempos, as well as its intricate melodies and playful rhythms.

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