Great Little Composers Series
Pat Goddard was left to ponder what the great composers were doing in their early years. Following meticulous research, the result was a new series for piano: Great Little Composers.
The examples of Schubert’s early piano works included in this album were written when Schubert was between the ages of 15 and 24. During this time he was trained in composition by Antonio Salieri and greatly influenced by the symphonies and overtures of Mozart. The last piece, however, shows the maturing of Schubert’s harmonic language — a harbinger of his future individuality.
Contents
- Andante in C Major 1812 D.29
- Twenty Minuets 1813 D.41
- Theme from Ten Variations in F major 1815 D.156
- Eight Ländler 1816 D.378
- From Thirteen Variations on a theme of Hüttenbrenner 1817 D.576
- Five Ecossaises 1817 D.529
- Variation on a Waltz by Diabelli 1821 D.718
Listen to audio samples
Andante in C Major
Variation One from Thirteen Variations
Sample Pages
