4 Things to Know About Schubert’s Final Piano Sonata

The sonata has four movements The movements are Molto moderato, Andante sostenuto, Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza, and Allegro, ma non troppo.

The opening movement is unusually long The Molto moderato is one of the most expansive first movements in the piano sonata repertoire.

Schubert intended it as his final statement He knew this was his last sonata, and he made the opening movement count.

The scherzo has a unique marking It is marked “Allegro vivace con delicatezza,” meaning lively with delicacy.