Schubert, Piano Sonata No.13 in A major, D.664 (Jörg Demus)

Описание: F.Schubert's Piano Sonata No.13 in A major, D.664, with with a theme-and-structure analysis and synchronized sheet music (score)
Performance: Jörg Demus (piano), 1962–1963, Germany, 2018 SWR Classic Archive.
Analysis, Score Editing, Synch: ScoreMan

00:00 Movement 1: Allegro moderato
05:24 Movement 2: Andante
10:09 Movement 3: Allegro

OVERVIEW

Schubert’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D.664, is often described as one of his most serene, lyrical, and welcoming works.
Unlike many of his later sonatas, which are spacious, philosophical, and sometimes filled with emotional struggle, this sonata has a youthful freshness and clarity.
It was composed in 1819, during a happy and productive period in Schubert’s life, when he was spending time in the countryside of Upper Austria.
The peaceful surroundings and his relaxed state of mind seem to flow directly into the music, which feels open, warm, and beautifully natural.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

At this point in his career, Schubert was developing a deeper sense of identity as a composer for the piano.
He was absorbed in writing songs, and the influence of his vocal music is easy to hear in this sonata.
The melodies unfold with the gentle, effortless lyricism of a Schubert Lied, and the piano becomes a storyteller with a calm, singing voice.
Unlike Beethoven, who often built his sonatas on dramatic contrasts and strong motivic development, Schubert preferred long lines, subtle emotional shifts, and harmony that moves like changing light across a landscape.
This distinction is especially clear in D.664.

MUSICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The significance of this sonata lies in its purity and its poetic voice.
It shows Schubert’s ability to create emotional depth without force or conflict, using melody and harmony rather than drama.
Many musicians love this sonata because it feels honest and sincere, as if it speaks directly from Schubert’s inner world during one of the few peaceful chapters of his short life.
It stands as a beautiful example of his lyrical style and his gift for turning simple ideas into profound and touching music.



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