4 Facts About Schubert’s Impromptus, Op. 90

They were published in 1827, the same year Schubert composed them. This made them one of the few works he saw in print during his lifetime.

The set contains four pieces, each with a distinct character. They range from lyrical and introspective to dramatic and virtuosic.

The impromptus were groundbreaking for their time. They helped establish the impromptu as a serious Romantic piano genre.

Despite their popularity today, they were not an immediate commercial success. Schubert’s publisher initially hesitated, but the pieces eventually gained recognition.