Schubert Sonata

[amelialw]

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about learning Schubert's Piano Sonata in a minor D845 after i'm done with my Haydn Sonata this nov. http://www.pianopedia.com/w_68_schubert.aspx

Honestly, I have never learnt a single piece by Schubert in my whole entire life, so I really do need advice.

Do you think Schuber is at all like Beethoven or are his pieces played in a different approach/style?

My teacher did bug me about learning 1 of his works earlier in this year, I did try listening to a few, took no fancy to them, then I heard this one which I really love.

For those who have learnt it, how hard is it actually? I've sigh-read the 1st movement and it seems doable to me.

Thanks!
Amelia

[rallestar]

I don't know that particular sonata. However, Schubert definitely requires a different approach than Beethoven - I wouldn't try it before playing and listening to his songs and impromptus.

I don't know you, but you're always talking about how many pieces you're learning. My advice to you would be to finish some of those pieces first.

[amelialw]

alright, I will listen to his other pieces 1st.

Yes, I am learning alot of pieces, but will be done with many of them, about 4 in Nov, so I need to pick new pieces. Some people do call me crazy but I find it very stimulating and enjoy learning alot at once. That's just the way I learn...

[rallestar]

Alright. Ask your teacher what she thinks you should do about it then, I guess.

[cloches_de_geneve]

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about learning Schubert's Piano Sonata in a minor D845 after i'm done with my Haydn Sonata this nov. http://www.pianopedia.com/w_68_schubert.aspx
Honestly, I have never learnt a single piece by Schubert in my whole entire life, so I really do need advice.
Do you think Schuber is at all like Beethoven or are his pieces played in a different approach/style?

Great idea!! I think playing Schubert sonatas is much more fun than playing Beethoven sonatas. Also I think D845 is a great choice, full of drama, if not outright dispair -- with dreams for a better world in the 2 mvt. Overall, I would say it's pretty hard, though less so than D850 or D958, about Waldstein level.

[amelialw]

alright, thanks i will ask my teacher after i'm done with my competitions next month or whenever she says she wants to work on other pieces again...i have a feeling she's gonna be pretty happy considering that this is what she wants.