Best Of Franz Peter Schubert
7 videos • 12 views • by GeoMelodias Franz Peter Schubert (January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828) was an Austrian composer who remains one of the most popular and influential figures in the history of classical music. Despite his short life — he died at the age of 31 — Schubert was incredibly prolific and composed a vast body of work. Schubert's output includes over 600 lieder (German songs), nine symphonies (including the famous "Unfinished Symphony"), liturgical music, operas, chamber and piano music, and some incidental music. Among his other well-known works are the "Trout" Quintet and the "Death and the Maiden" String Quartet. Schubert was a contemporary of Beethoven, though he achieved much less public recognition during his lifetime. He lived in relative obscurity, supported by a circle of friends and patrons, and his work did not gain broader acclaim until after his death. One of the defining features of Schubert's music is its melodic beauty and emotional depth. His skill as a songwriter translated into his instrumental music, lending it a distinctive lyrical quality. Today, Schubert is recognized as a major figure in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era in music, and his work continues to be admired for its expressiveness, harmonic boldness, and innovative forms.