Thread: Franz Schubert

Here's Schubert radio.. I listen to it everyday,

http://www.franzschubertradio.com/index.php

Originally Posted by peeyaj

Here's Schubert radio.. I listen to it everyday,

Bookmarked.

Originally Posted by Hausmusik

Indeed: Schubert was a defining influence on Beethoven! Or, exactly the other way around! Or something like that.

Except...no.

His best pieces for me,it's the sonatas!

Becoming obsessed with Schubert's Lieder! It really helps to have an English translation handy (if needed) The interplay between the singer and the piano is priceless. I never considered lieder that important before. Thought it was a trifle. No more.

Not to long ago i downloaded his symphony 7 which he did not complete and ordered his symphony 10 which was incomplete as well they both sounded great!!

There's an awesome orchestration of Schubert's 6 German Dances, D. 820, which was done by Anton Webern. Its a very delicate, sensitive orchestration thats beautiful, and you really hear the personalities of both composers in it, as with Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.

I just acquired Karl Böhm's set of the symphonies with the Berliner Philharmoniker. So far I've only listened to the first two; Haven't found anything to complain about.

Listening to Schubert's Symphony no. 3.. what a lovely piece of work

Sorry, but I don't know where to post this question.... (I'll try here...)

Does anyone know of any recordings of Schubert's song "Brüder, schrecklich brennt die Träne", D.535. I cannot seem to find it anywhere. I'm looking for it either on CD, or as a MP3 file. Anyone know?

Tomorrow, November 19, is the 184th Death Anniversary of Franz Schubert. Your mark to the world will be forever, Franz.. )

Only ten minutes left in the 19th here, but enough time to note that Franz Schubert died this day in 1828. A tragedy. R.I.P.

One of the greatest of all composers, whose music will always be remembered.

Speaking of which, I am about to order a new recording of his complete symphonies, as performed by Les Musiciens du Louvre under Minkowski, just released. Should be quite an experience under Minkowski. I have high expectations of this new recording.

Yeah, yesterday was Schubert's anniversary. I have a lot of Schubert music but I haven't spent so much deep time with it, which is my loss. I love his final piano sonata, his quintet, Wintereisse and Swansong. But really, the Unfinished and 9th symphs show that there were symphonies composed alongside Beethoven which were just as good, but different.

Death and the Maiden! Who couldn't love that fillum... And Schubert's quartet isn't too bad either. He lived parallel with the Great Mogul, but was still able to function. It's such a shame for Schubert he wasn't appreciated in his day, but his day was too short, anyhow...

As any of you knew, I love and adore Schubert the most of all composers. I held his music in highest esteem, and I respect every aspect of the life he lead. Franz had been my companion on time that I'm sad, happy, distressed and every emotion that I felt. His music lifts my soul, and elevates my well -being. I cried for him. I smiled at his charming music. I sympathize with him. I felt a connection that I never felt before with other composers.

Every 19th of November, I listen to my favorite Schubert works:

1. String Quintet in C
2. Piano Sonata no. 21
3. Winterreise
4. String Quartet no. 15
5. Unfinished and Great C Major Symphonies
6. Selection of his Lieder

Franz, your mark to the world will never be erased. Thank you for the musical gifts that you gave upon us. I love you, my dear friend.

"Here music has buried a treasure, but even fairer hopes.

written on his tombstone