Happy Birthday Franz Schubert

On January 31, 1797 classical music composer, Franz Schubert, was born in Vienna, Austria. This child prodigy of the late classical, early Romantic era of music died at the age of 31, and despite his short life this true genius was a prolific composer of many forms of classical music. He completed many overtures, symphonies, chamber music, and some of the most beautiful pieces [sonatas, impromptus] for solo piano and songs for voice.

Franz Schubert [Jan. 31, 1797 – Nov. 19, 1828]

Franz Schubert, with his beautiful melodic compositions, is one of my favorite composers.  I think by these following melodic compositions you will understand why I love Franz Schubert’s brilliant beautiful music. 

Please turn up the volume, play in full screen and enjoy this celebration of the great composer, Franz Schubert, on his birthday. 

Franz Schubert: Symphony # 8 in B minor, “Unfinished”:

Franz Schubert: Impromptu #3 in G Flat Major:

Franz Schubert: Ave Maria:

Franz Schubert: String Quartet #14 in D minor, “Death and the Maiden”, Movement 4, Presto:

Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major: “Trout”:

Happy Birthday #226 Franz Schubert!