INTERPRETATION ASPECTS OF FRANZ SCHUBERT’S IMPROMPTU NO. 3, OP. 90 Cover Image

INTERPRETATION ASPECTS OF FRANZ SCHUBERT’S IMPROMPTU NO. 3, OP. 90
INTERPRETATION ASPECTS OF FRANZ SCHUBERT’S IMPROMPTU NO. 3, OP. 90

Author(s): Victoria Tcacenco, Mira Zantout
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Music, 18th Century
Published by: Academia de Muzică, Teatru și Arte Plastice
Keywords: Franz Schubert; impromptu; piano; performance;

Summary/Abstract: Does the music work remain the sole property of the composer? What could have sensitized the performer to the point that he improvises his own short introduction before starting the piece, and changes the authentic nuances in some bars? Is the definition of „impromptu” giving freedom to reflect the true feeling inspiration of the performance moment? Th e article includes an introduction on F. Schubert, famous Austrian composer and pianist, the study of the impromptu genre definition and historical context. Th e authors have chosen interpretative versions on F. Schubert’s Impromptu no. 3, op.90 offered by V. Horowitz, S.Richter, D.Lipatti, M.J. Pires, D. Fray, K. Buniatishvili. Besides a short description of their pianistic abilities, the authors tried to reveal the individual approach of each performer. It is important to mention an unusual treatment of this genre by D. Lipatti who added his own two bars improvised on Schubert’s text.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 4(41)
  • Page Range: 24-31
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English