Schubert Sonatas

[kc333]

Hi guys,
I'm looking to learn a new Schubert Sonata for the summer. I'd prefer for it to be more Classical in style (contrasting periods requirement...). My teacher suggested D664 and D784, but I was wondering if you guys had some other ideas. Some recent pieces that I have played are Mendelssohn's Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14, Beethoven's Lex Adieux Sonata Op. 81a, and Liszt's Paganini Variations. I've never played Schubert before.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!

[thalbergmad]

My first Schubert Sonata was the D894.

So much beauty is to be found in the Schubert sonatas, it is difficult to know where to start.

Thal

[orangesodaking]

My first Schubert Sonata was the D894.

So much beauty is to be found in the Schubert sonatas, it is difficult to know where to start.

Thal

That sonata is amazing, and I agree with your statement that follows.

His sonatas are large and expansive. One of my favorites is the A minor, D. 845 (Op. 42). Very good study in long line and not being able to hide behind large globs of notes or runs. Nothing but long line to save you!

[iansinclair]

I too am very fond of the Op. 42 (D 485), and I'm working on it right now (from time to time -- there are a couple of Chopin Nocturnes and a Schubert Impromptu in the pipeline ahead of it).  Wonderful work, though.

I might note that it's not as easy as it looks at first... to get it right, that is.

[j_menz]

My first Schubert sonata was D664, and I think it's a good introduction. Stay clear of the late sonatas until you have a few of the earlier ones under your belt.

[kc333]

Thanks, guys!
Sort of related question: which of his sonatas would you consider more Classical than Romantic?

[j_menz]

Thanks, guys!
Sort of related question: which of his sonatas would you consider more Classical than Romantic?

Not sure any Schubert is wholly classical, but aything written before 1819 would be closer, so the first 6.

[symphonicdance]

My first Schubert sonata was D664, and I think it's a good introduction. Stay clear of the late sonatas until you have a few of the earlier ones under your belt.

x2

I like the sweet, lyrical melody of the first movement very much, and it will unlikely be tremendously difficult for you, based on what you said you had played.  Good luck.

[kc333]

x2

I like the sweet, lyrical melody of the first movement very much, and it will unlikely be tremendously difficult for you, based on what you said you had played.  Good luck.

Hmm... I guess the difficulty (or lack of) is partially my concern. I want to work on something technically challenging, especially because I will most likely use this piece in auditions at school in the fall. What's your advise regarding that? Are there other "classical" Schubert sonatas that will also fully demonstrate my ability, both technically and musically?

Thanks!!