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Waltz Op.18 No.6

Franz Schubert

What's this piece like?

Schubert's Op. 18 is a collection of 38 waltzes, ländler, and eccossaises first published in 1823. Waltz no. 6 is probably the most famous of them all, remarkable for its expressiveness, while still being short and simple.

This piece is perfect to get you started with serious waltz repertoire, with the typical 3/4 rhythm and the melodic quality so characteristic of Schubert's music.

Who's this piece for?

An excellent piece for intermediate level pianists who are working on their technique.

1-2 pages

Romantic

B minor

MOOD: Calm and elegant.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 6

Equivalent to ABRSM level 5

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1820

Simón Bolívar liberates New Granada (now Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador) as Spain loses hold on South American countries.

1821

Mexico gains independence from Spain with the Treaty of Córdoba.

1821

Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena.

1822

Prince Pedro declared Brazil independent from Portugal and was crowned as Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil.

1823

38 Waltzes Op. 18 was composed by F. Schubert at the age of 26 years old.

1823

U.S. Monroe Doctrine warns European nations not to interfere in Western Hemisphere.

1824

Beethoven's finishes his 9th Symphony Opus 125.

1824

Mexico becomes a republic, three years after declaring independence from Spain.

1825

First passenger-carrying railroad in England is constructed.

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