Author : David Dutkanicz
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486833143
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)
Book Synopsis A First Book of Schubert by : David Dutkanicz
Download or read book A First Book of Schubert written by David Dutkanicz and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted for his technical finesse and his fondness for experimentation, Franz Schubert was one of the leading composers of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. This collection includes a wide variety of his most beloved pieces in simplified arrangements, making them a satisfying and accessible introduction to the Austrian composer's work for beginners. Presented in gradually increasing order of difficulty, the pieces feature simplified keys and suggested fingerings. Selections include highlights from Schubert's symphonies; "Ave Maria," the composer's most famous work; three of the charming Noble Waltzes; and excerpts from the "Trout" quintet and the string quartet "Death and the Maiden." Several poems set to music include Goethe's "The Erl King," "Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel," and "The Shepherd's Plaint." All 35 selections are available as downloadable MP3s.