One of the masterpieces of Schubert, the King of Songs, is "Unfinished".

Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished" was composed by the Austrian composer Schubert in 1822. The author was 25 years old, but the score was not discovered until 43 years later, and was first published in 1865. Performance.

Only the first and second movements of this symphony have complete scores. Only nine bars of the third movement have been adapted into orchestral music. The other parts still remain in the form of piano scores. The fourth movement continues There are no drafts. However, due to the brilliance of the completed movements of this piece, although it is not completed in form, it is actually complete. This has led to many myths and legends, which has a great influence.

Music background of Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished":

The first and second movements of Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished" regardless of form In terms of music or emotional processing, it can be matched perfectly. The entire content has been expressed completely at this point. Adding any Scherzo movement or final movement will feel superfluous. Therefore, although this piece is unfinished in form, it is actually complete and therefore appears structurally novel.

This was unexpected by the author. This piece is not only the most outstanding work among Schubert's symphonies, but also a masterpiece of romantic music. It expresses the contradictions and conflicts in the author's inner world, and the sadness fills the entire music.

Transparent, pure, beautiful and rich melody, without any decorative harmony or timbre, this composition technique is very fresh, which is an important reason why this piece has become one of the most popular symphonies in the world. The song ended unfinished, which has added many rumors and legends to it. Some people even fabricated it into a story and made it into a movie. As a result, the song became even more widely known.