An den Frühling

Franz SchubertD.587

RomanticKnownromanceE majorAllegro con brio2/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

An den Frühling, D. 587 is a mature and spirited rendition of the spring theme by Schubert. Its distinctiveness comes from its sophisticated harmonic language and the masterful interplay of melodic and virtuosic elements.

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Teacher notes

Requires strong finger dexterity and a commanding command of dynamics to project the piece's joyful and robust character.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencearpeggios

Mood

energeticbrilliantpassionate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An den Frühling (D.587) by Franz Schubert?

An den Frühling (D.587) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play An den Frühling?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is An den Frühling?

A typical performance of An den Frühling (D.587) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An den Frühling?

An den Frühling (D.587) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.