“Faschingsschwank aus Wien (Carnival Scenes from Vienna)” for piano, Op. 26

Original title: Faschingsschwank aus Wien.

Scoring: Piano.

Composed: 1839-40.

The first four movements were composed in Vienna in 1839; the finale was completed in 1840. The first movement...Read more

Original title: Faschingsschwank aus Wien.

Scoring: Piano.

Composed: 1839-40.

The first four movements were composed in Vienna in 1839; the finale was completed in 1840. The first movement quotes La Marseillaise. Five movements.

Movements / numbers:
1. Allegro (B ♭ major)
2. Romanze (G minor)
3. Scherzino (B ♭ major)
4. Intermezzo (E ♭ minor)
5. Finale (B ♭ major)

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