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Over the years, classical music has had great leaps and bound. The genres differ but it is the instruments that are used to make it identifiable. For instance, piano music has been used from the days of Beethoven. It is the spice that makes classical music what it is. Schubert’s piano music is one such piece of piano music that you will enjoy listening to. Schubert’s piano music outlived him. Some of it was published some ten years after his death. These were the sonatas.

Schubert’s piano music gives an example of classical music under the category of piano music. They have been reviewed in the latter part of the 20th century. According to critics, the last sonatas were some of the greatest pieces of Schubert’s piano music. Schubert’s piano music has been used in many concerts and programs as well as recordings. The reason for the neglect of these piano music pieces by Schubert was that they were seen as an inferior version of Beethoven’s sonatas. They have also been said to mimic some of Beethoven’s work.

However, further review of this classical music has shown that there is a mature and distinct style that is uniquely Schubert’s. Reference is given to the tonal design, the music textures and an emotional depth that was uniquely his in piano music. Schubert’s piano music also gives diversity in terms of harmony, structure and melody. Yet despite this, the movements of this classical music are tied together.

There are also various allusions, and similarities given to the different pieces Schubert’s piano music. These provide a similarity to given earlier works that this composers used. The piano music composed by Schubert was greatly personal and autobiographical. This has led to critics today to raise a certain issue based on his classical music. There is a need to compose psychological narratives that would go hand in hand with his piano music.

In the various reviews of Schubert’s piano music the last three sonatas have been an element of study. The structure is what many critics who look into composers work try analyze. Schubert’s last three pieces of piano music had in them four movement based on structure. There is the first movement that went from moderate to high speed. This was followed by a low speed second movement.

This pieces place Schubert’s classical music at the helm. His work was distinct and his style unique. There have been various other reviews on Schubert’s piano music. This includes Schubert’s impromptus. This consisted of eight solos that were each distinct in style. They were composed in the latter part of his life.

These reviews can be found in various sites that are available on review of classical music. Schubert’s work through continued reviews will remain alive among other composers of piano music. Classical music has been an important part of study among music students. It is necessary when looking to get information on reviews such as Schubert’s to look for sites that have their facts right. This is especially the case for those who study music.

by: Don F. Ashley.




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