Schubert Wanderer Fantasy in C major, D.760 II Rachel Naomi Kudo, Piano

Описание: Schubert Wanderer Fantasy in C major, D.760
Recorded June 7, 2024
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0:00 Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo
6:16 Adagio
13:45 Presto
19:04 Allegro
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Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy is one of the most dazzling and structurally innovative works in the piano repertoire. Composed in 1822, it transcends the traditional sonata form, unfolding as a continuous, large-scale work in four interconnected movements.

The piece takes its name from Schubert’s song Der Wanderer, D. 489, whose melancholy melody appears in the second movement (Adagio) as a haunting variation. This theme of wandering—both in a literal and psychological sense—permeates the entire work, reflected in its restless modulations, shifting moods, and virtuosic demands.

The opening Allegro erupts with brilliance and rhythmic drive, establishing the work’s heroic character. The Adagio, with its solemn chorale-like texture, offers a moment of deep introspection before leading seamlessly into the fleet and mercurial Presto, where dazzling passagework propels the music forward. The final Allegro transforms the opening material into a triumphant fugue, bringing the work to a majestic conclusion.

Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy is both a technical tour de force and a deeply expressive journey. Its seamless structure, thematic unity, and virtuosic grandeur anticipate Liszt’s B-minor Sonata, making it a landmark in the evolution of piano music.

© 2025 Rachel Naomi Kudo
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Engineer: Federico Furnaletto
Piano Technician: Tomislav Spasojevic
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