Franz Schubert Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A minor D.821

Franz Schubert Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A minor D.821
00:00 Allegro moderato
08:51 Adagio
13:04 Allegretto

Christophor Miroshnikov, cello
Natalia Miroshnikova, piano

Franz Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata, also known as Sonata in A minor for arpeggione and piano, D.821, is a composition that occupies a unique and cherished place in the world of classical music. Composed in 1824, this sonata is notable not only for its captivating melodies and emotional depth but also for its association with a rare and almost forgotten instrument called the arpeggione.

The Arpeggione Sonata's historical significance lies not only in its musical beauty but also in its connection to the arpeggione, the instrument for which it was originally composed. The arpeggione was a short-lived hybrid instrument, combining features of both the guitar and the cello, played with a bow. Due to the instrument's obscurity and limited popularity, the sonata was rarely performed on its intended instrument during Schubert's time. However, it has since found new life on various instruments.

The sonata for arpeggione and piano has gained significant recognition and popularity, especially when performed on the cello and remains a beloved work in the classical music repertoire captivating audiences and performers alike. Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata stands as a timeless masterpiece.