The Sustain Pedal in Schubert's Music
The Sustain Pedal (right pedal) was still in development during the time of Schubert, in fact it functioned differently from our current modern day version. With musical examples, we take a look at how to use the pedal for greater musical effect in Schubert's beloved music!
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We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
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Do you think Schubert had any inkling or vision of how the sustain pedal might function for posterity?
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I hope you all have a wonderful time tomorrow! I'll be working then so I will watch it afterwards!
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I feel like the Schiff performance allows this amazing piece to resemble lieder; a beautiful lyrical line with a very present and supportive accompaniment that is a different instrument. From Op 90 I find no.1 and no.3 have the quality of lied and the Broadman performance really reveal this..to me
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Thank you! I enjoyed the video!
