Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Schubert Impromtu Op. 90 No. 3


Painting by Joseph Turner (1775-1851)



Schubert Impromtu Op. 90 No. 3 has to be one of the most moving piano compositions ever written, as far as I'm concerned.  For some reason, listening to it brings back memories of my parents.  I hope my daughter Kathryn will learn it someday and play it for her mom!

Here's Alfred Brendel's stirring rendition.