Franz Schubert
Impromptu
in A-flat Major, Op. 142 No. 2
The peaceful serenity of this Impromptu seems to point back to Schubert's greatest idol Beethoven and the first movements of two of the latter's more lyrical Sonatas, both in A flat major: opp. 26 and 110.
Year: 1827
Period: Early Romantic
Piano score: PS Urtext 
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Gentle Remembrances
In the outer sections of this Impromptu, Schubert dreamily spins a relaxed musical dance. The very opening is similar to the theme of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in A-flat, Op. 26, one of Schubert's many references to a composer he admired intensely. The gentle middle section with driving triplets hinting at a hidden melody is a wonderful example of Schubert's ability to open up magical vistas through surprising modulations.Background
Schubert's eight Impromptus were probably composed at least in part during the composer's stay in Dornbach in the summer of 1827, just over a year before his death. The second set of four Impromptus was published posthumously as Op. 142 in 1839.Forum posts about this piece:
Schubert Impromptu no.2 in A flat by grade8pianoman
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Schubert Impromptu Op. 142 #2 (2) - Voices by geschema
In order to practice the different voices in the first part, I started making a score where the voices are split in 4 staves (as suggested by Bernhard here...
Schubert Impromptu Op. 142 #2 (1) by geschema
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Need help - Schubert Impromptu No.2 Op. 142... by nonfox
Hi... I'm learning the Schubert Impromptu No. 2 Op. 142, but i need a little help.... I'm not sure how to play the trill in measure 76. I have no problems in performing a trill with my left...
Has anyone here played Schubert, Impromptu in A-flat op. 142? by gay catholic
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This piece is composed by Franz Schubert and was published in 1827. Title: Impromptu, Op. 142 No. 2 in A-flat Major from Impromptus. The difficulty level if graded by ABRSM would be approximately 7 and it belongs to the Early Romantic period.