Franz peter schubert brief biography

Austrian composer (1797–1828)

"Schubert" redirects here. Not to be confused with Schubart.

Franz peter schubert brief biography

For other uses, see Schubert (disambiguation).

For the similarly-named Dresden-based composer, see François Schubert.

Franz Peter Schubert (German:[fʁantsˈpeːtɐˈʃuːbɐt]; 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, including more than 600 secular vocal works (mainly Lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music, and a large body of piano and chamber music.

His major works include the art songs "Erlkönig", "Gretchen am Spinnrade", and "Ave Maria"; the Trout Quintet; the Symphony No. 8 in B minor (Unfinished); the Symphony No. 9 in C major (Great); the String Quartet No.

14 in D minor (Death and the Maiden); the String Quintet in C major; the Impromptus for solo piano; the last three piano