Franz Schubert
Idioma disponible: inglésFranz Peter Schubert was among the first of the Romantics, and the composer who, more than any other, brought the art song (lied) to artistic maturity. During his short but prolific career, he produced masterpieces in nearly every genre, all characterized by rich harmonies, an expansive treatment of classical forms, and a seemingly endless gift for melody. Schubert began his earliest musical training studying with his father and brothers. Having passed an audition, Schubert enrolled at the Stadtkonvikt that trained young vocalists to eventually sing at the chapel of The Imperial Court. Schubert began to explore composition and wrote a song that came to the attention of the institution's director, Antonio Salieri, who along with the school's professor of harmony, hailed young Schubert as a genius. In 1813, after Schubert's voice broke, he returned to live with his father, who directed him to follow in his footsteps and become a schoolteacher. Schubert begrudgingly complied and worked miserably in that capacity by day, while composing prolifically by night. He had written more than 100 songs as well as numerous symphonic, operatic, and chamber music scores, before he reached the age of 20. Schubert finally left his teaching position to dedicate himself completely to musical pursuits. During the summer of 1818, the young composer worked as a private music teacher to the aristocratic Esterházy family. When he left that post in the fall, Schubert lived a somewhat bohemian lifestyle, composing and spending time with a group of friends that acted as his personal support system. In 1820, Schubert was commissioned by two opera houses, the Karthnerthor Theatre and Theatre-an-der-Wein, to compose a pair of operas. He wrote Die Zwillingsbrüder, and Zauberharfe, both of which were unenthusiastically received. Schubert failed to secure a contract with a publisher, as none were willing to take a chance on a relatively unknown composer who wrote harmonically untraditional music. Schubert, along with the support of his artistic friends, published his own work for a collection of roughly 100 subscribers. These efforts, however, were financially unrewarding, and Schubert struggled to sustain himself. His work garnered little attention and contemporary composers dismissed his music as presumptuous and immature. In 1823, Schubert was elected to the Musikverein of Graz, as an honorary member. Though this brought no financial reward and was an inconsequential appointment, Schubert relished its slight recognition, and to show his gratitude, composed his famous Unfinished Symphony. Five years later, Schubert's music was featured at a concert at Vienna's Musikverein. His work was received quite enthusiastically, and to much critical acclaim. This marked the only time during the composer's life that he enjoyed such success. This seemed to provide Schubert with a renewed sense of optimism, and despite illness, the composer continued to produce at an incredible rate. He began to organize a scheme to increase his artistic popularity, by continuing to evaluate his work and progress as a musician, perhaps even planning to study harmony privately. Schubert's health did not improve, and he soon found himself at death's door. During the composer's last moments, he instructed his brother Ferdinand to ensure that he would be buried alongside Ludwig van Beethoven's grave. Schubert revered the legendary composer, and was grateful to him, as Beethoven had praised his work after hearing a selection of songs. Schubert also highly regarded the work of both Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Franz Schubert died of syphilis. Despite his short life, Schubert produced a wealth of symphonies, operas, masses, chamber music pieces, and piano sonatas, most of which are considered standard repertoire. He is known primarily for composing hundreds of songs including Gretchen am Spinnrade, and Erlkonig. He pioneered the song cycle with such works as Die Schöne Müllerin, and Winterreise, and greatly affected the vocal writing of both Robert Schumann and Gustav Mahler.
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Franz Peter Schubert was among the first of the Romantics, and the composer who, more than any other, brought the art song (lied) to artistic maturity. During his short but prolific career, he produced masterpieces in nearly every genre, all characterized by rich harmonies, an expansive treatment of classical forms, and a seemingly endless gift for melody.
Schubert began his earliest musical training studying with his father and brothers. Having passed an audition, Schubert enrolled at the Stadtkonvikt that trained young vocalists to eventually sing at the chapel of The Imperial Court. Schubert began to explore composition and wrote a song that came to the attention of the institution's director, Antonio Salieri, who along with the school's professor of harmony, hailed young Schubert as a genius. In 1813, after Schubert's voice broke, he returned to live with his father, who directed him to follow in his footsteps and become a schoolteacher. Schubert begrudgingly complied and worked miserably in that capacity by day, while composing prolifically by night. He had written more than 100 songs as well as numerous symphonic, operatic, and chamber music scores, before he reached the age of 20.
Schubert finally left his teaching position to dedicate himself completely to musical pursuits. During the summer of 1818, the young composer worked as a private music teacher to the aristocratic Esterházy family. When he left that post in the fall, Schubert lived a somewhat bohemian lifestyle, composing and spending time with a group of friends that acted as his personal support system. In 1820, Schubert was commissioned by two opera houses, the Karthnerthor Theatre and Theatre-an-der-Wein, to compose a pair of operas. He wrote Die Zwillingsbrüder, and Zauberharfe, both of which were unenthusiastically received. Schubert failed to secure a contract with a publisher, as none were willing to take a chance on a relatively unknown composer who wrote harmonically untraditional music. Schubert, along with the support of his artistic friends, published his own work for a collection of roughly 100 subscribers. These efforts, however, were financially unrewarding, and Schubert struggled to sustain himself. His work garnered little attention and contemporary composers dismissed his music as presumptuous and immature.
In 1823, Schubert was elected to the Musikverein of Graz, as an honorary member. Though this brought no financial reward and was an inconsequential appointment, Schubert relished its slight recognition, and to show his gratitude, composed his famous Unfinished Symphony. Five years later, Schubert's music was featured at a concert at Vienna's Musikverein. His work was received quite enthusiastically, and to much critical acclaim. This marked the only time during the composer's life that he enjoyed such success. This seemed to provide Schubert with a renewed sense of optimism, and despite illness, the composer continued to produce at an incredible rate. He began to organize a scheme to increase his artistic popularity, by continuing to evaluate his work and progress as a musician, perhaps even planning to study harmony privately. Schubert's health did not improve, and he soon found himself at death's door. During the composer's last moments, he instructed his brother Ferdinand to ensure that he would be buried alongside Ludwig van Beethoven's grave. Schubert revered the legendary composer, and was grateful to him, as Beethoven had praised his work after hearing a selection of songs. Schubert also highly regarded the work of both Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Franz Schubert died of syphilis.
Despite his short life, Schubert produced a wealth of symphonies, operas, masses, chamber music pieces, and piano sonatas, most of which are considered standard repertoire. He is known primarily for composing hundreds of songs including Gretchen am Spinnrade, and Erlkonig. He pioneered the song cycle with such works as Die Schöne Müllerin, and Winterreise, and greatly affected the vocal writing of both Robert Schumann and Gustav Mahler.
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Schubert: Complete Works for Violin and Pianoforte
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Passacaille el 15 abr. 2022
Franz Schubert (1797-1827) was an extremely prolific composer, but his entire output for violin and piano represents more than two hours of music. His ...
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Schubert: Complete piano trios
Franz Schubert
Música de cámara - Editado por Analekta el 1 ene. 2007
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Schubert, Sibelius : Death & the Maiden, Intimate Voices
Franz Schubert
Música de cámara - Editado por Onyx Classics el 18 nov. 2016
5 de DiapasonGramophone Editor's ChoiceThe strengths of this recording by the Ehnes Quartet, led by the remarkable Canadian violinist James Ehnes, are manifold. First there is the unusual p ...
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Franz Schubert : Piano Sonatas D958 & D959
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Avie Records el 9 sept. 2013
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Schubert: The Symphonies
Franz Schubert
Sinfonías - Editado por Berlin Classics el 1 ene. 2003
Berlin Classics' Basics Series survey of Franz Schubert's eight canonical symphonies is a streamlined offering, with the CDs packaged in cardboard sle ...
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Schubert - Winterreise
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Onyx Classics el 1 jun. 2006
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Schubert: String Quintet in C Major
Franz Schubert
Música de cámara - Editado por Avie Records el 5 may. 2014
Cellist Gary Hoffman joins the Cypress String Quartet in this 2013 rendition of Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C major, D. 956, one of the supreme ...
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Schubert: Piano Trio D 929
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Challenge Classics el 1 ene. 1996
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Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944 "The Great"
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Lodia Music International el 4 jul. 2013
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Schubert Sessions: Lieder with Guitar
Franz Schubert
Música vocal (profana y sacra) - Editado por Groupe Analekta, Inc el 14 oct. 2016
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Schubert: String Quintet C Major Opus 163
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Channel Classics Records el 1 ene. 1994
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Romantic Ballet Music: Rosamunde, Giselle, Faust
Franz Schubert
Ballets - Editado por Blaricum CD Company (B.C.D.) B.V. el 27 feb. 2014
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Schubert: Winterreise - Wigmore Hall Live
Franz Schubert
Música vocal (profana y sacra) - Editado por Wigmore Hall Live el 8 abr. 2013
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Schubert: Piano Sonata, D. 960 - Moments musicaux, D. 780
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Claves Records el 11 feb. 2013
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Schubert: Der Einsame
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Champs Hill Records el 1 sept. 2017
Gramophone Editor's ChoiceTenor Ilker Arcayürek – born in Istanbul and raised in Vienna in the full Austrian tradition – is the winner of the 2016 International Art Song Compet ...
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Schubert Piano Trios
Franz Schubert
Música de cámara - Editado por Odradek Records el 30 oct. 2020
Odradek Records presents Schubert’s extraordinary Piano Trios performed by musicians who share a rare affinity and rapport, both with one another and ...
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Schubert: The Complete Symphonic Works
Franz Schubert
Música sinfónica - Editado por Claves Records el 1 ene. 1992
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Pièces pour piano à 4 mains (Volume III)
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Claves Records el 1 ene. 1994
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F. Schubert: Winterreise
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Evil Penguin Classic el 24 oct. 2014
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Franz Schubert: The Late Piano Sonatas
Franz Schubert
Clásica - Editado por Denon el 1 ene. 2010
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Nocturnal Variations
Franz Schubert
Música vocal (profana y sacra) - Editado por Champs Hill Records el 12 feb. 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo