Schubert’s C-Minor Impromptu
This vintage G. Henle Verlag score presents Franz Schubert’s Impromptu in C minor, Op. 90 No. 1. It is a single-work edition for solo piano, with editorial work and fingering credited to Walter Gieseking.
The cover identifies the key in German, English, and French: “c-moll · c minor · ut mineur”. The opus number is clearly printed as 90, rather than 99. This listing follows the identification on the physical score.
The photographed opening carries the heading “Impromptu” and the tempo indication “Allegro molto moderato”. Musical notation occupies paired treble and bass staves. Fingering numbers and performance markings appear within the printed text.
The Gieseking Editorial Credit
The title page states that the edition was prepared from the autograph and first edition. It also credits Walter Gieseking with the fingering. These details identify the edition without implying that this particular copy is a first printing.
The cover bears the “Urtext” designation above the Henle emblem. G. Henle Verlag, München, appears on the title page. The rear cover carries a small “Printed in Germany” statement.
The exact printing year has not been established. A twentieth-century printing is supplied, but a narrower 1950s–1960s date remains unconfirmed. Neither paper colour nor cover appearance is used to assign a precise year.
A Slim Piano Score
The pale blue-grey paper cover uses restrained black lettering and minimal decoration. Schubert’s name dominates the front, with the work identification beneath. The slim format keeps the publication focused on this single composition.
The supplied dimensions are approximately 23 × 31 × 0.5 cm. Pagination is reported as ten pages, and the work is reported complete. The photographs show selected spreads rather than a full page-by-page collation.
A faded red oval stamp appears on the title page. Its wording and connection to a particular institution have not been established. It is described as a marking, without an invented ownership history.
Condition
Fair to good overall used condition, with cover rubbing, scuffs, edge wear, and creasing. A prominent diagonal crease crosses part of the rear cover. Smaller marks and corner wear are also visible.
The interior pages appear comparatively bright in the supplied photographs, with clearly readable musical notation. Some light marks and edge toning are visible. No missing pages or interior tears are reported.
The booklet opens for the photographed spreads, with slight separation or opening around the spine noted in the supplied description. Completeness and binding strength have not been independently inspected. Please review the cover and binding photographs carefully.
Key Details
Composer: Franz Schubert
Work: Impromptu in C minor
Opus: Op. 90 No. 1
Editor and fingering: Walter Gieseking
Publisher: G. Henle Verlag, München
Edition: Urtext, based on the autograph and first edition
Format: Solo piano score, paper covers
Period: Twentieth-century printing
Printing: Printed in Germany
Pagination: Ten pages reported; completeness not independently collated
Markings: Faded red oval stamp on title page
Dimensions: Approximately 23 × 31 × 0.5 cm
Condition: Fair to good, with cover creasing, rubbing, marks and spine wear
SKU: 2C160
Why It’s Special
The single-work format and Gieseking credit make this an identifiable edition for piano-score collectors. Its restrained Henle cover contrasts with the detailed notation inside. It is offered as a used working score without unsupported rarity or provenance claims.
