Schubert: Allegro in A Minor, Opus 144 ("Lebensstürme") (Book & CD)

Schubert: Allegro in A Minor, Opus 144 ("Lebensstürme") (Book & CD)

By Franz Schubert / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson

Franz Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music, and the Allegro in A Minor, Op. 144, demonstrates his mastery at writing for one piano, four hands. This large and passionate work was composed in 1828, the year of Schubert's death. It is written in sonata-allegro form and may have been intended as the first movement of a sonata. It was first published by Anton Diabelli in 1840 with the title Lebensstürme: Characterischeres Allegro (Life's Storms: Characteristic Allegro). The Allegro makes extensive use of chromaticism, Neapolitan sixth chords, and contrasts of moods. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label.

Item No:    00-40322
Format:    Book & CD
Pages:    48
Series:    Alfred Masterwork CD Edition
Genre:    Masterwork
Level:    Advanced
Year Published:    2026