Impromptus

Album by Franz Schubert & Daniel Barenboim

The Impromptus are a set of solo piano compositions by Austrian composer Franz Schubert, composed in 1827–1828. Characterised by lyrical melodies, shifting textures and a balance of intimate lyricism with virtuosic passagework, they occupy a key position in Schubert's late output and contributed to the shaping of nineteenth-century solo piano repertoire.
First released: 20th April 1990

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    4 Impromptus op. 142 D. 935: No. 1 in F minor: Allegro moderato
    9:51
  2. 2.
    4 Impromptus op. 142 D. 935: No. 2 in A-flat major: Allegretto
    8:32
  3. 3.
    4 Impromptus op. 142 D. 935: No. 3 in B-flat major: Theme (Andante) with Variations
    11:59
  4. 4.
    4 Impromptus op. 142 D. 935: No. 4 in F minor: Allegro scherzando
    6:05
  5. 5.
    4 Impromptus op. 90 D. 899: No. 1 in C minor (Allegro molto moderato)
    9:22
  6. 6.
    4 Impromptus op. 90 D. 899: No. 2 in E-flat major (Allegro)
    4:38
  7. 7.
    4 Impromptus op. 90 D. 899: No. 3 in G-flat major (Andante)
    6:27
  8. 8.
    4 Impromptus op. 90 D. 899: No. 4 in A-flat major (Allegretto)
    7:26

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