This arrangement of Ungeduld brings one of Schubert’s most impassioned songs from Die schöne Müllerin into the guitar’s hands with exhilarating clarity. The writing here is harmonically brighter and more urgent than in the earlier songs, full of emphatic repetitions, quick modulations, and a rhythmic engine that never lets up.

Rendered in the guitar‑friendly key of C major, these textures fall under the fingers with unexpected naturalness: the repeated‑note patterns speak cleanly, the harmonic surges resonate warmly, and the accompaniment’s propulsive drive feels agile rather than forced.

The result preserves the song’s breathless momentum while shaping the voicing to remain comfortable and idiomatic, allowing guitarists to project the miller’s impatience and emotional intensity without technical strain. Whether paired with Das Wandern and Danksagung an den Bach or presented as a standalone burst of Schubertian passion, this C‑major arrangement offers a compelling blend of virtuosity, clarity, and expressive immediacy.

Below is a secure link to Youtube which will allow you to get an idea of what this piece sounds like in its original setting for voice and piano. (Performed by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Gerald Moore)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHb6503cLvA&list=RDaHb6503cLvA&start_radio=1

Over the coming months, I will be playing short excerpts from all pieces listed in this catalogue on classical guitar myself and post them on my Youtube channel, titled:

Michael De Baker Arrangements for Classical Guitar.

Thanks for tuning in. Wishing you much musical enjoyment and many rewarding hours with our instrument, the classical guitar.

Michael

Score: 2 pages

Preface, legend & performance notes: 5 pages

Contact. If you’d like to reach out - whether about repertoire, arrangements, or upcoming projects - feel free to email me at mdebakerclassicalguitar@use.startmail.com