Schubert -- Allegro in a Minor, Op. 144 (Lebensstürme): Book & CD

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 Lebensst rme: 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739093258
• ISBN13: 9780739093252
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.7"