Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 11 in F minor, D. 625

Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 11 in F minor, D. 625

This work is a piano sonata composed by Franz Schubert in 1818, when he was 21 years old, and it belongs to his middle-period compositions. It is an unfinished piece: the first and second movements survive only partially, while the third movement exists as a fragmentary sketch. The sonata exhibits romantic character and experimental harmonic languagethroughout. Furthermore, it is one of the few sonatas Schubert composed in F minor, highlighting his distinctive lyrical expressiveness and dramatic elements.

00:01 Ⅰ. Allegro, F minor, 4/4 time, Sonata Form
The first movement remains unfinished after the development section, with the intense and tension-filled first theme displaying Schubert’s characteristic lyrical yet tragic sensibility. The second theme, by contrast, has a smoother, song-like flow, yet retains a sense of melancholy, blending Beethovenian tensionwith Schubert’s distinctive singing melodies.

08:32 Ⅱ. Allegretto, E Major, 3/4 time, Compound ternary Form
The second movement highlights Schubert’s distinctive lyrical melodies and introspective character. It is marked by rich harmoniesand a simple yet deeply expressive melodic line.

12:25 Ⅲ. Allegro, F minor, 2/4 time, Compound ternary Form
This movement is a typical minuet, characterized by darkly colored, distinct rhythms, but it emphasizes a more tragic moodthan a conventional minuet, giving a somewhat heavy feeling. The Minuet A goes beyond a simple dance style, creating a melancholic and mysterious atmosphere. The Trio B shifts to A-flat major, introducing a brighter, warm, and lyrical melodycharacteristic of Schubert, providing a striking contrast to the opening. However, this section also remains unfinished.

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