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Franz Schubert

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21:44

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3

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Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata in C major, D. 916B Oubliée, was composed in 1828, just a few months before the composer's untimely death at the age of 31. The sonata was not published during Schubert's lifetime and was only discovered in manuscript form in the 1860s. It was given its first public performance in 1867 by pianist Karl von Lützow. The sonata is comprised of two movements, both of which are marked by Schubert's characteristic lyricism and harmonic richness. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple, repeated figure in the left. This melody is developed and expanded throughout the movement, with Schubert exploring a wide range of tonalities and moods. The movement ends with a return to the opening material, but with a more complex and virtuosic treatment. The second movement, marked Andante, is a set of variations on a simple, folk-like theme. Schubert takes this theme through a series of transformations, exploring a range of textures and harmonies. The variations are marked by a sense of improvisation and spontaneity, with Schubert frequently introducing new ideas and motifs. Overall, the Piano Sonata in C major, D. 916B Oubliée is a testament to Schubert's genius as a composer. Despite its relatively short length and lack of formal structure, the sonata is a rich and complex work, full of the composer's trademark lyricism and harmonic inventiveness. It stands as a testament to Schubert's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.

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