Schubert's Op.90 No.4 Impromptu

[njimenez4u]

How would you rate this piece and what is your favorite performance of it?

[njimenez4u]

also, a lot of people tend to play this very fast, and without pedal, i think it should be smooth and fast with pedal, just like the way Zimerman interprets it.

[beebert]

What do you mean with "rate this piece"? I think it's a wonderful piece how ever if that's what you mean

[chopinlover96]

also, a lot of people tend to play this very fast, and without pedal, i think it should be smooth and fast with pedal, just like the way Zimerman interprets it.

I totally agree. My favourite interpretation is Zimerman by far. What do you mean by rate it? If its what grade it is, then its around Grade 8 ABRSM

[beebert]

I donīt think he means grade, and if that's what he means, I am not sure if it's grade 8 abrsm.. more grade 7.. Of course, playing it well needs a professional, so then no grade at all..

[njimenez4u]

i actually meant to say what grade this piece is. looking back on this post though it was pretty pointless.

[j_menz]

My favourite performance is Murray Perahia.  I have the CD with the complete 2 sets, but here's a clip from YT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Ddvy642mZpPM&sa=U&ei=0IUXT53wDov0mAXhnZi_Aw&ved=0CBYQtwIwAQ&usg=AFQjCNE7F2Pnyqbw8to3w82BwWqJo_S-Aw

I think this is supposed to be grade 7-8, but to play it properly is another matter. Schubert has a certain similarity to Mozart in this regard IMO.

[prongated]

There's a clip of the young Cziffra playing this on Youtube - I really enjoyed it.