There have been relatively few composers who were as prolific, as supernaturally inexhaustible, as Franz Schubert. read more
Time and again his scores were rejected by publishers and performers because they were “too difficult to play” or “too long.” On the other hand, some of his worst flaws were later embraced as assets by composers of the Romantic era. read more
Schubert admired Mozart to no end, but Beethoven actually terrified him, so great was Schubert's awe of what Beethoven ad accomplished. It's ironic that both men lived in the same city for most of their lives and yet never met. read more
Franz Schubert is considered the last of the classical composers and one of the first romantic ones. Schubert's music is notable for its melody and harmony. read more