Schubert's Opus 18 (D145)

Schubert's Opus 18 (D 145) consists of 38 pieces: 12 waltzes, 17 ländler, and 9 écossaises. A ländler is a folk dance in 3/4 time. An écossaise is a type of Scottish contra-dance and was used by some classical composers including Schubert, Beethoven, and Chopin.

Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828) was an Austrian composer. He wrote over six hundred lieder (songs), nine symphonies (including the famous Unfinished Symphony), liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, numerous pieces of chamber music, and a large body of solo piano music.

Renowned for his magnificent melodies, he was perhaps even more proficient at creating music of extraordinary depth and emotional power. And despite his tragically short life, Franz Schubert is widely considered to be one of the greatest of all composers.

Tutorials

• Waltz In B Minor, Op. 18, No. 6

• Added score (2023)