Description
Franz Schubert’s Impromptus are a series of eight pieces for solo piano composed in 1827. They were published in two sets of four impromptus each: the first set was published in the composer’s lifetime as Op. 90, and the second set was published posthumously as Op. posth. 142. They are now catalogued as D. 899 and D. 935 respectively.
Impromptu Op. 142, D. 935 No. 4 in F minor contains interesting hemiola effects, brilliant passagework as well as cross modulations that take this piece to keys not traditionally associated with F minor. Extreme harmonic and rhythmic effects, combined with demonically charming melodies, make this a dazzling and fascinating display of keyboard facility.
