Abstract:
The purpose of the paper is to explore Schubert’s “Wanderer” Fantasy for solo piano
in relation to the song “Der Wanderer.” I will discuss the technical challenges posed by this
great piano masterpiece, incorporating the teachings of Theodore Leschetizky (June 22, 1830-
November 14, 1915), Artur Schnabel (April 17, 1882-August 15, 1951) and other great
pianist/pedagogues, as well as ideas from my own experience in playing the “Wanderer”
Fantasy.