Piano Sonata B Flat Major D 960 Piano Solo by Franz Schubert Piano Solo - Sheet Music

SKU: HL.51480399

ISBN 9790201803999. UPC: 884088175924. 9.25x12.25x0.125 inches.

In 1828, the last year of his life, Franz Schubert composed three sonatas for piano which are generally described as the culmination of his lifelong occupation with the piano sonata genre. Schubert's role as successor to classical-era composers is clearly evident in them, while at the same time his very own, deeply personal tone resounds here. Our carefully revised edition of this frequently performed B flat Major Sonata is based on the autograph and first edition. Once again, Schubert here seems to have gathered up all his powers of introspection and tranquillity. Above all, the calm theme of the first movement captivates through its dreamlike expression. While it does not pose technical-virtuosi problems for the player, it is highly demanding in terms of luminosity of tone and of subtlety of nuance.

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About SMP Level 10 (Advanced)

Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.