Schubert: Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major, Op. 90, D. 899- Madini Ladino #schubert #impromptu #piano
Channel: Madini Ladino
Date: 2023-12-31

Franz Schubert: Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major, Op. 90, D. 899
Performed by Madini Ladino 

Recorded with a pair of Behringer C2. No EQ. No Reverb. Original Audio.

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Of all Schubert's Impromptus, the G-flat Impromptu, the third of the D899 collection, is arguably the most well-known and well-liked. 

The third and fourth impromptus were written in 1827, the year before Schubert passed away, at the same time as he penned his famous, intense song cycle Winterreise, but they weren't released until 1857. 

The G-flat Major Impromptu was first published in G Major because the publisher thought it would be too challenging to perform in G-flat, a "black note key." In fact, G-flat has considerably more comfortable notes beneath the fingers and hand, and the music sounds magnificent and resonant in this key.

With its peaceful, nocturne-like tune,, the G-flat Impromptu underlines Schubert's love of extended melodic lines and feels like a haven of peace.

The composition begins with a straightforward, endearing melody and soft, fluttering broken chords that resemble harps. The bass's extended notes serve as more than just a progression of chords; they give the treble's harmonic color and structural support. The right hand serves as the accompaniment as well as the vocal line. The pianist's task is to produce the perfect balance and layering of sound by balancing the numerous voices in this composition, which is deceiving due to its easy sounds.

This composition is not all calm, though, as the middle movement, which features many modulations and rumbling bass trills, becomes more dramatic and gloomy without any repetitions. Returning to the beginning portion, the music then fades into a carefree, lyrical flow and ends quietly and softly.