Franz Schubert Archive

Commissioned by Ferdinand Troyer in 1824, Franz Schubert’s Octet in F Major is the largest work of any chamber works written by the composer. Schubert was born on this day in 1797!! Scored for clarinet, …

Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 is often described as a work which pays homage to the Classical masters Mozart and Haydn. The fresh opening of the Allegro is lightness itself. Jaunty and tuneful, the principal themes …

When Schubert’s C major Piano Sonata, D840 was first published in 1861, it was given the title Relique in the mistaken belief that it was the composer’s last work. In fact, it was composed in April 1825, …

Franz Schubert composed many songs (Lieder), as well as operas, overtures,and sonatas. Many of his symphonies transport me to the land of chamber music because of their special spirituality. Schubert’s Fifth symphony was written when …

In the early 1800’s, as a youngster, Franz Schubert played string quartets with his parents and siblings. He would always play the viola part. Years later, until his death at age 31, Schubert composed more …