What makes Schubert's music so distinctive?

It is precisely the close proximity of these two worlds that makes Schubert's music so great, and which brings us to the prerequisites vital for the interpreter of his music. She or he must ... Schubert died leaving nearly 1,000 compositions, nearly all of which are marked by his distinctive genius. read more

“Schubert is my spirit animal,” I used to say in music school. He is not the composer who excites me or challenges me the most, but he is the one I am most fond of hanging out with, and he is always on my piano—not even Bach can say that. read more

It's so easy to find oneself attracted to the music of Franz Schubert. His unmatched gift for lyricism makes him so approachable, so comprehensible; and we feel ourselves being pulled into his musical world—in my case, at a very early age. read more