Henle Verlag Schubert - Sonate Pour Piano et Arpeggione En La Mineur D 821 (op. Post.) - Alto et Piano
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Summary of This Score
The arpeggione, a unique bowed instrument whose voice evokes a cross between the guitar and the bowed string family, never truly found its place in musical practice. Yet, thanks to Franz Schubert, it remains associated with an essential work: the Sonata in A minor in three movements, now considered one of the most significant pieces in the Romantic chamber music repertoire.
This score highlights a crucial point: an Urtext edition cannot simply reproduce an "ideal" text if it is, in practice, difficult to perform on the instruments that have taken up the arpeggione's mantle. Since the viola and especially the cello are the closest choices in color and range, the edition offers a balanced editorial response: preserving the original text while clearly indicating the essential adaptations for modern interpretation.
Specifically, the score overlays the original arpeggione part with the piano part, allowing the pianist and soloist to work with a faithful vision of the writing and balance. Additionally, the included separate part focuses on instrumental reality: the necessary octave changes are unambiguously indicated to maintain the line, articulation, and musical direction while remaining comfortable under the fingers, especially on cello.
The choice not to offer an "easy" alternative on a higher instrument (such as violin or flute) enhances the value of this edition: the goal is not to transform the work but to preserve its sonic substance and character. A lower option, such as a contrabass rendition, may even be considered depending on the project, but the spirit remains the same: to respect as closely as possible the timbral world associated with Schubert.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Franz Schubert | Instrumentation | arpeggione and piano (with indicated adaptation for viola or cello) |
| Edition | G. Henle | Genre | classical score (Urtext) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition suitable for the viola?
The included separate part indicates the necessary adaptations for the viola, while the piano part retains the original arpeggione writing.
Can the Sonata D 821 be played on the cello?
The octave changes required for the cello are clearly indicated in the separate part. This presentation preserves the musical line and articulation of the work. The cello's range is among the options chosen to approximate the color of the arpeggione.
Does the score contain a piano part?
The original arpeggione part is presented with the piano part, allowing for work on the balance of this three-movement sonata.
Which edition is used for Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata?
The work is published by G. Henle as an Urtext edition of Franz Schubert's Sonata in A minor D 821.
Are tessitura modifications indicated in this score?
The octave changes essential for modern interpretation are unambiguously reported in the separate part intended for viola or cello.
