Impromptus, D. 899 & D. 935

Album by Franz Schubert & Rudolf Buchbinder

Impromptus, D. 899 & D. 935 is a collection of eight solo piano impromptus by Franz Schubert, composed in 1827–1828. The pieces display Schubert's late-Classical to early-Romantic lyricism through song-like melodies, varied piano textures and sharp contrasts of mood, and they form an important part of his late piano output that bridges his vocal writing sensibility with intimate instrumental expression.
First released: March 1990

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Impromptus, op. 90, D. 899: I. Allegro molto moderato
    8:50
  2. 2.
    Impromptus, op. 90, D. 899: II. Allegro
    4:34
  3. 3.
    Impromptus, op. 90, D. 899: III. Andante
    7:12
  4. 4.
    Impromptus, op. 90, D. 899: IV. Allegretto
    8:38
  5. 5.
    Impromptus, op. 142, D. 935: I. Allegro moderato
    11:44
  6. 6.
    Impromptus, op. 142, D. 935: II. Allegretto
    8:00
  7. 7.
    Impromptus, op. 142, D. 935: III. Andante
    11:50
  8. 8.
    Impromptus, op. 142, D. 935: IV. Allegro scherzando
    6:20

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