Birthday: January 31, 1797 (Aquarius)
Born In: Himmelpfortgrund, Vienna, Austria
Birthday: January 31, 1797 (Aquarius)
Born In: Himmelpfortgrund, Vienna, Austria
Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the early 19th century who became famous only after his early death. His talent as a composer of classical and romantic compositions was mostly ignored while he was alive but became significant only in the 19th century. Though his life was very short, he was a prolific composer who used to create many compositions in one single day. His works were greatly influenced by the writings of Goethe and were based mainly on the piano. His sonatas on the piano used melodies that had long lines instead of the traditional short themes and the romantic songs or ‘Lieder’ in the German language written by him put greater importance on the piano than on any other instrument as an accompaniment. He was not that well known in his early years as he was neither a literary person like many of the other composers during that period nor was a great performer or a famous conductor. But during the short time he was alive he wrote more than six hundred songs, nine symphonies, a large number of compositions for the piano and five masses. His masterpieces which brought enjoyment to many music lovers all over the world came to light only after he had passed away.
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Also Known As: Franz Schubert
Died At Age: 31
father: Franz Theodor Schubert
mother: Elisabeth Vietz
siblings: Ferdinand Schubert, Ignaz Schubert, Karl Schubert, Maria Theresia Schubert
Born Country: Austria
Quotes By Franz Peter Schubert Pianists
Died on: November 19, 1828
place of death: Vienna, Austria
Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever
City: Vienna, Austria
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