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Topic: Schubert's improptus op. 142 (Read 3287 times)

hisoka23

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Schubert's improptus op. 142

on: March 08, 2017, 08:14:13 PM

Guys what do you think about Schubert improptus op 142 and what is tour favourite one? Mine is no 1😍😍.

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adodd81802

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Re: Schubert's improptus op. 142

Reply #1 on: March 09, 2017, 10:38:29 AM

Order of preference
No.3
No.2
No.1
No.4

But personally I prefer his other set of Impromptus. Some of these almost have a Sonata-feel about them, not sure why, but I've never been keen on many Sonatas. I almost completely skip the classical period of music when it comes to preference.

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robatsch

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Re: Schubert's improptus op. 142

Reply #2 on: March 15, 2017, 09:01:05 PM

For me also, the first impromptu in F Minor is the highlight of Opus 142. The central section is unique in piano writing, and particularly beautiful. This section describes one person whispering his thoughts to another, and the other answering also in whisper, as Schubert alternates between the high and low registers of the piano.

I must admit that am not so fond of Impromptu #3 in B-Flat. Although the variations are interesting, I find the theme itself rather mundane, and in the "salon" style. Schubert's writing here does not sound (to my ears) as emotionally honest as many of his other piano works.

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beethovenfan01

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Re: Schubert's improptus op. 142

Reply #3 on: March 15, 2017, 10:47:43 PM

No. 4, No. 2, No. 1, No. 3. But of course they are all beautiful! I also love Op. 90.

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Re: Schubert's improptus op. 142

Reply #4 on: March 19, 2017, 09:36:31 PM

My favorite one is also the first, for the same reason as robatsch - the middle section is one of the most gorgeous moments in any of Schubert's piano music, in my opinion.

If I had to order them, I'd go with 1,3,2,4. For a long time I've thought Opus 90 was better, but at this point I'm so sick of the earlier four Impromptus that my mind might have become changed.

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Re: Schubert's improptus op. 142

Reply #5 on: March 31, 2017, 05:04:43 PM

My favorite is also No. 1, but the whole set is incredible. The Op. 90 set is also great, but I slightly prefer 142.

But yes... Lee Luvisi has a performance on YouTube of the 142 set, and it's my favorite recording of these works. The 142/1 is so sublime!

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