By Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Edited by Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson. For Piano. Book; CD; Duet or Duo; Masterworks; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands). Alfred Masterwork Edition. Classical; Masterwork; Recital; Romantic. Advanced. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing Arr : 1 Piano, 4 hands Publisher : Alfred Publishing
ISBN 0739093258. Classical; Masterwork; Recital; Romantic.
Franz Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music, and the Allegro in A Minor, Op. 144, demonstrates his mastery at writing for one piano, four hands. This large and passionate work was composed in 1828, the year of Schubert's death. It is written in sonata-allegro form and may have been intended as the first movement of a sonata. It was first published by Anton Diabelli in 1840 with the title Lebenssturme: Characterischeres Allegro (Life's Storms: Characteristic Allegro). The Allegro makes extensive use of chromaticism, Neapolitan sixth chords, and contrasts of moods. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label.