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Sonatas Vol.2: Piano (Solo)

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Sonatas Vol.2: Piano (Solo)

Sonatas Vol.2: Piano (Solo)

By Franz Schubert / ed. Wilhelm Weismann

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This edition comprises the second volume of Schubert's 11 well-known Sonatas, which can be called his 'Master Sonatas'. Includes Sonatas from Op. 164 and Op. 78.

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 144
ISBN10: 0-01-400415-1
ISBN13: 979-0-0140-0415-6
SKU: 98-EP488D

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About the Composer: Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert (1797, 1828) composed prolifically across every major genre despite his short life, leaving behind nine symphonies, seventeen string quartets, and over six hundred songs. His piano sonatas represent a crucial bridge between Classical form and Romantic expression, expanding the emotional range and structural possibilities of the genre in ways that deeply influenced composers who followed.

Schubert's late sonatas, composed in the final years of his life, reveal an artist working at the height of his powers. These works abandon rigid adherence to formal convention in favor of a more personal, exploratory voice; they balance lyrical melody with harmonic invention and structural sophistication that rewards repeated listening and deep study.

Why we love this

Advanced pianists deserve sonatas that ask real questions rather than serve as technical exercises, and Schubert's later works deliver exactly that. The Edition Peters edition of these master sonatas preserves the clarity and scholarship that makes studying Schubert's developing harmonic language genuinely rewarding for serious students.

What to expect

Schubert's mature sonatas invite you into intimate conversation rather than grand gesture. There is warmth here, introspection, moments of surprising harmonic turns that feel both inevitable and unexpected, with passages of such clear melodic beauty they almost hurt.

Who it's for

This collection suits pianists working at the upper intermediate through advanced level who have solid technique and want to explore the Romantic expansion of Classical form. Teachers preparing students for music theory study or composition lessons will find rich harmonic and structural material worth close examination.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to Schubert's dynamic markings and sudden shifts in register; they often signal harmonic reorientation rather than merely decorative variation.
  • Shape long melodic lines by following the natural harmonic rhythm, which sometimes moves more slowly than the surface notation might suggest.
  • Explore the relationship between passages in parallel major and minor keys; Schubert uses this contrast to create emotional weight without relying on dramatic tempo changes.
  • Balance the singing quality of the right hand against the harmonic and structural role of the left; both deserve independent musical attention.

How to use it

These sonatas work beautifully in recital settings where they anchor a program either as solo performances or paired with chamber works. Consider programming one movement as part of a Schubert-focused concert or using them as core repertoire in a masterclass exploring nineteenth-century piano literature.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading complex harmonic progressions and recognizing Schubert's use of unexpected key areas within Classical forms
  • Balancing structural clarity with Romantic-era emotional expression
  • Interpreting long-line melody across multiple textural roles
  • Understanding the relationship between harmonic movement and phrasing decisions

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