The Schubert Song Companion

Franz Peter Schubert (/ ˈʃuːbərt /; German: [fʁants ˈpeːtɐ ˈʃuːbɐt]; 31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre of more than 1,000 compositions, including over 600 Lieder (art songs in German) and other vocal works, seven complete symphonies, sacred music ...

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Franz Schubert was a 19th-century Austrian music composer and key figure in bridging the Classical and Romantic periods. He is noted for the melody and harmony in his songs and chamber music. He also produced several symphonies, masses, and piano works.

Schubert: “Gretchen am Spinnrade” for Voice and Piano, D. 118, Op. 2 Middle Years: Schubert’s Beethoven Project Through the advocacy of friends, Schubert’s songs and piano dances began to be published in 1821—the “Wanderer” Fantasy for Piano, D. 760, Op. 15, in 1822—and his fame slowly started to spread beyond his native Vienna. (Unlike many composers before and after him who ...

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Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was an Austrian composer of Romantic music best known for his songs, symphonies, piano music, and chamber music. Schubert's career lasted only 15 years, but he was a prolific...

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Franz Schubert (1797–1828): Biography, Music + More | CMS - Chamber ...

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Schubert was one of the greatest composers of the early Romantic era – discover our selection of the best Schubert works.

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Franz Schubert was an Austrian composer, known for writing a monumental oeuvre in his 31 years. Learn more about his life and work with YourClassical.

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian Romantic composer and although he died at the age of 31, he was a prolific figure in classical music history, having written some 600 lieder and nine symphonies.