Franz Schubert - Arpeggione sonata , 1st mvt - Allegro moderato

This Sonata is a masterpiece of lyrical beauty and technical brilliance. Originally composed in 1824 for the now-obsolete arpeggione—a hybrid between a guitar and a cello—it has become a staple of the repertoire for various instruments, such as the cello and the viola.It has since been embraced by many other instruments, and now by the trombone too.

The first movement is characterized by its flowing melodies and seamless interplay between the soloist and the piano. Schubert’s gift for song-like phrasing is evident throughout, with passages that balance grace and introspection alongside moments of lively virtuosity. The movement features elegant themes, subtle harmonic shifts, and expressive modulations that reflect the Romantic spirit of Schubert’s era.