Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”

Due to the incredible response to the Schubert Challenge, we received far more video submissions than we can feature in a one-hour watch party.
We've curated a limited selection of performances to highlight live.

But don’t worry—every submission matters.
You can find the full playlist of all participant videos linked below and enjoy the full range of creativity and talent that came through!

 

 

Program for tomorrow!

 

Michelle R Landler

 

Dagmar Waltz in b minor, D145 Op 18.6

Josee Asselin Hungarian Dance

Marc M Minuet in A

Hazel   Impromptu Op90 No.3

Thurmond R  Drei Klavierstuck, in E flat major D946 (no.2)

Jennifer MehtaSchubert Moments Musiceaux Op 94, Number 4.

Gail Ravin Starr Moment Musical

Sindre Skarelven Sonata in A major D.959 (1st mov)

Juan Carlos Olite  Schubert-Liszt (Gretchen am Spinnrade)

 

Playlist of all submissions

 

This is your final week of the Schubert Challenge—and the focus is expression, individuality, and celebration!

Your assignment:
Submit a final video of the piece or excerpt you’ve been working on during this challenge. It can be the same clip you’ve refined each week, or something new that captures your growth and your own “Schubert voice.”

Optional Prompts to Guide You:

  • What emotions do you want to convey through this piece?

  • Where have you simplified or personalized your interpretation?

  • What Schubertian nuance or color are you most proud of capturing?

Deadline: Submit by July 23rd to be included in the Watch Party!
📍  How to Submit: Post your video in the forum thread below!

 

Livestream Watch Party Right Here!

July 25th, at 11am PT

 

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    • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
    • Juan_Carlos
    • 11 days ago
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    Hi Dominic and everyone!

    Here's my contribution to the Schubert Challenge: the iconic lied "Gretchen am Spinnrade" (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel), a gorgeous masterpiece by the young Schubert through the Liszt's magical transcription.

    I've really enjoyed learning this piece, one I once thought was beyond my abilities. Thanks to this challenge, I found the motivation to take it on. Of course, it still needs more polishing, as it's full of tiny details that deserve careful attention. But it's the kind of piece I never want to neglect after having put so much work into it.

    Lately, I've also been playing Chopin's Etude op. 25 nº1 "Aeolian Harp", which I think has helped me a lot, especially in learning to play with a relaxed hand and in separating the beautiful melody from the spinning-wheel accompaniment.

    Now, it's time to keep exploring more Schubert pieces, including other Liszt transcriptions.

    Thank you so much, Dominic, for giving us the opportunity to share our love for Schubert's piano music!

      • Michelle_Russell
      • 10 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite You play with such passion. This brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful.

      • vbashyam
      • 10 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite Bravo! The melody stands out beautifully and I hear the spinning wheel too! A dream piece to play this one day!

      • Pianist, composer and piano teacher
      • Sindre_Skarelven
      • 10 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite Bravo, Juan Carlos! So so beautiful! 

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 9 days ago
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      Michelle R Thank you very much for your kind words, Michelle. I can't play this piece (and many others...) with a cold mind, it's impossible 🤔...

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 9 days ago
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      Vidhya Bashyam Thank you so much, Vidhya! We have to explore together all these Liszt transcriptions of Schubert lieder🙂.

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 9 days ago
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      Sindre Skarelven Thank you so much, Sindre!

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 9 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite big bravo, Juan Carlos! Very convincing performance of a great song!

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 9 days ago
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      Andrea Buckland Thank you very much, Andrea! Schubert wrote one of the most beautiful lieder in German music.

      • Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
      • Gail_Starr
      • 8 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite So evocative and lush - I love how you bring out the melody over the complicated LH.  You create a poetic movie with your rich sound.  And you're definitely correct about 25/1 helping with the rotation in this piece.

      • In love with medicine, airplanes, tango and piano
      • Aleksandra_Bogomaz
      • 7 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite I love this piece (and I never heard it before this challenge). I like very much how you bring out and lead the upper voice, I know how difficult it is. Keep up the great work! You inspired me to find the score and explore it a bit. Thanks :)

      • Jennifer_Mehta
      • 7 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite Wow!  This is beautiful!  I've not heard this before.  Thank you.

      • Software Developer (retired)
      • Dora_Burak
      • 7 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite such magnificent drama - beautiful ! Thank you.

      • Derek_McConville
      • 7 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite wonderful choice for this challenge and bravo on the performance - the best of both composers on display :)

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 7 days ago
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      Gail Ravin Starr Aleksandra Bogomaz Jennifer Mehta Dora Burak Derek McConville Thank you so much for your kind words! Aleksandra, here you have the score.

      • In love with medicine, airplanes, tango and piano
      • Aleksandra_Bogomaz
      • 6 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite thank you so much for the score, it’s so kind of you 🙂

      • Josee_Asselin
      • 5 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite Wow!! I love so much this Schubert's lied. You play so well!

      • Andrea_LeVan
      • 5 days ago
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      Juan Carlos Olite wow your performance of this piece is just stunning and you really bring out the voicing so beautifully. I am still striving for that and watching your performance gives me so many stylistic ideas and inspiration ❤️ amazing!!!

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 4 days ago
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        Thank you very much!

      • always curious
      • Dagmar
      • 2 days ago
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      Wow, such advanced playing, you make it look so easy. So good!

    • Piano Teacher, Learner and Student
    • br0wn
    • 10 days ago
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    Hi, am here to submit this video. After hours of practicing, at last manage to get it recorded and share it here. Decided to learn this Impromptu D.899 No.1. Ever since am aware of this piece, yet, I was unable to learnt it. Not sure why. But, one thing for sure, among the 4 pieces of D.899, this has become my number one likes. Not sure it's due to my age or not. I starts to feel the piece more and more. I felt the sadness, but also some lovely soothing melody in between. Still has lots of techniques needs to be polished and corrected. Nevertheless, still hope that you guys enjoy this little piece which I would like to share this time. 

     

    Thanks again to Tonebase and Dominic for having this session. 

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 9 days ago
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      CK Lau Of course your video is very enjoyable to listen to, you capture the dramatic color and intensity of the piece. Bravo, CK!

      • vbashyam
      • 9 days ago
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      CK Lau Bravo Ck! Great choice and beautiful playiing!

      • Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
      • Gail_Starr
      • 8 days ago
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      CK Lau I love how you balance your light, Schubertian touch with the richer chordal sections!  Great job.

      • In love with medicine, airplanes, tango and piano
      • Aleksandra_Bogomaz
      • 7 days ago
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      CK Lau  I heard both the sadness and the hope - so typical for Schubert. very nice playing!

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