STREAMS and STORMS - Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 no. 2 in E flat major - Analysis

[@brandonwarweg3622]

God Schubert was just brilliant....imagine if he'd only lived another 5 years or so, what many more masterpieces he would've put out.

[@SonataSecrets]

Exactly

[@1955robyn]

I’m sure he is still busily writing more beautiful music somewhere.

[@pjbpiano]

Sometimes, living longer might take the opposite turn. We never can tell.

[@Zimzamzoom95]

@@1955robyn You shouldn't be.

[@truthdweller3454]

@@Zimzamzoom95 Wow you're edgy, so impressed

[@HaliPuppeh]

As a composer, I enjoy your insightful analyses and your thoughtful playing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Henrik!

[@SonataSecrets]

Thanks Hali, it's my pleasure!

[@antoniavignera2339]

Anch’io condivido veramente Bravissimo.

[@jonathanzopf6444]

I have been playing this piece now for quite some time and you still teach me details I didn’t know. Great video!

[@SonataSecrets]

Thanks! There's just so much great details in there :)

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

This is my favourite one to play. What a miracle it is.

[@magicmoths6018]

Thank you.. I finally found an analysis.. I am working on this piece, no teacher.. but I know that had I studied theory, it would make learning this piece much easier. Thank you so much , and I will start taking online theory lessons as soon as I find the right tutor ✨🙏✨

[@Vera-zc2ql]

Just bought a copy of the impromptus, e flat major has always been a childhood favorite piece

[@margarethansen7480]

I just love this channel, I’m trying to watch at least one vídeo for day… thank you very much for all of that

[@Seeker_forever]

Thanks god for this composer 🙏❤

[@chanskichanski7874]

Thanks for breaking it down!! I just started to learn this piece ! So beautiful

[@kalynnscompositions]

I'm loving your analysis and performances! Thanks for covering this impromptu!

[@djtomt]

I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful education. This is the inspiration I need to become a better pianist. Thank you!

[@GeodesicBruh]

the page turning zoom made me laugh for some reason lol. thank you for your videos, they're very informative and your playing is great :)

[@SonataSecrets]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! :)

[@karolinajaworska5449]

I am about to start learning this piece and as always I found your analysis and interpretation very helpful. This video will be on repeat for a few weeks now 🤭 thank you!

[@antoniavignera2339]

Che bello mi fa ritornare indietro.Grazie Straordinaria spiegazione.

[@waggawaggaful]

It meanders so much that I find it difficult to shape the melody, but maybe that is the point. It seems like it can be played differently each time and be as valid in every interpretation.

[@yishai8466]

I am currently learning this piece and this was really helpful, thanks!

[@saxonett]

So me. I once was good in it, but years ago. Therefore I am exercising again right now.

[@Kingsofoblivion]

I just started watching this channel and subscribed. About to start working on this piece after finishing the first impromptu. Very helpful video!

[@saxonett]

I am excercising the piece right now. I love it.

[@MarianoStatelloPiano]

Thank you Henrik!

[@fabiandeonfulsom]

Fantastic video!! Appreciate your analysis of this piece. Thank you.

[@2Darkid]

Your analysis is bomb!

[@ariannak6102]

this is a nice and interesting piece and thanks again for your take on it!

[@farobag1]

Wunderbar!

[@carolzhang5076]

Good learning! I’m practicing it now.

[@amateursoundz6262]

I am learning this now! Thanks for the great analysis

[@SonataSecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GabrielFerreira-qo9wv]

Oh, instantly subscribed to your channel.

[@benoitcochet9694]

Useful and very interesting ! Thank you !

[@deolindapinhogarciabertolo707]

Maravilhoso todos os detalhes!Obrigada!

[@oyunaaluvsansuren8875]

Omg thank you soooo much😀😘👌🏽

[@vaxogtr6869]

This is fantastic!

[@woefullion3461]

Playing the b minor section makes me feel powerful

[@maitlandmottmorency]

Thank you for this terrific breakdown. I've struggled with this piece on and off for years. Any tips for getting the airy touch to the right hand triplets in the A sections? I can't get past a mechanical sound with some notes always sticking out. I am not striving for speed. Sokolov's graceful tempo would be plenty for me so long as I could be smoother. Slow practice only goes so far.

[@19-spcn75]

Thank you for your explanation 👍

[@apolozorb3649]

Great video . First time on your channel . please can you explain pedalling in the first phrase?

[@liamnoronhamusic]

Right now I am learning this piece and am progressing really well. This video was really helpful however does anyone know is the pedal is needed and necessary for this piece?

[@SonataSecrets]

I think the scales part doesn't need much pedal, all notes should be held in LH se they're not relient on pedal. And then I use it more pedal in the middle part.

[@liamnoronhamusic]

Thank you🙏

[@kennethwong20]

Schubert’s Drei Klavierstucke D946 in E flat major please :)

[@SonataSecrets]

Yeah, those Klavierstucke are underrated! Maybe in the future...

[@1955robyn]

Just beautiful!!

[@SonataSecrets]

Thank you!

[@milosmilenkovic4610]

Are you using pedals to confiscate the ovelapping notes (in particular b-minor note in the beggining)?

[@AbnormaalTsi]

You have such a delicate light touch with these scales, I've been playing for 2 years now, and i hope my scales will get so butter smooth as yours haha. Would you recommend flat fingers for the black keys?

[@SonataSecrets]

Thank haha. Well I think flatter fingers on black keys but not completely flat, it's good to have the a little control of the finger tip joint.

[@franciscoyanovieyra5317]

Hi Henrik, how about Op 90 No 1 and Op 90 No 4? Regards...

[@SonataSecrets]

Hi! No. 4 is definately on my list for the future. I find no 1 hard to keep interesting with those very long phrases that repeat. Maybe some day I will like it as much as the other three :)

[@janelim4893]

Is this or the libestraum harder?

[@SonataSecrets]

I would say Liebestraum have harder spots in the cadenzas.

[@daniellsilverio4068]

Could u make a video on no.4 ?

[@kfirmazor1273]

Is it harder than fantasie impromptu?

[@thecasualgoogler847]

easier, in my opinion

[@briantaguilar7512]

Def easier

[@safarygirl]

👏👏👏👏

[@caterscarrots3407]

I find that Schubert is unique from his composer peers. Not as much dynamic drama as Beethoven, not as much melodic virtuosity as Chopin, the grace and melody interactions of Mozart.

[@Judypark2]

what grade is this?

[@SonataSecrets]

I'm not too familiar with the grades but probably ABRSM grade 8.

[@Fleurop68-qu5ir]

I actually love this piece VERY much, am practising it at the moment and am glad that it doesn't present me with any extreme challenges. And I really like the way you talk about the piece. But unfortunately I find almost nowhere, not even in your playing, that Schubert's performance markings are really realised. The given volumes from pp to ff hardly differ the way they could and they should. Schubert composed so many nuances here that are rarely heard (in this video it is certainly also due to the piano that was used). And I don't hear the accents often marked on the 3rd triplet in the A section in your work either. You can hardly hear this with any of the well-known ‘great’ pianists, only a little with Barenboim. What a pity! It's so finely composed and detailed that you do Schubert a great injustice if you don't realise it. I am not writing this to blame you or anyone, but to draw attention to something that I observe as a sad fact in so many places: who takes the performance markings seriously? By the way, not once in the whole piece does it say that the pedal should be used...