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The Intriguing World of Franz Schubert
<p>Franz Peter Schubert (1797 – 1828) was an Austrian composer whose life straddled the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life, he was 31 when he died, he left behind a huge
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Franz Peter Schubert (1797 – 1828) was an Austrian composer whose life straddled the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life, he was 31 when he died, he left behind a huge portfolio including more than 600 songs, seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music, and a large body of piano and chamber music. All of this incredible music was written in spite of terrible health, poverty and obscurity. In his lifetime, he was known for a few songs a little else. Each week we will be highlighting a different musical genre; how they changed over his lifetime, discover how detailed and thought provoking they are, and how his legacy has influenced composers since.
COURSE OUTLINE
- His life; Lieder (songs)
- Symphonies; Piano works
- Chamber music; Sacred music
- Opera
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify some of Schubert’s works
- Understand the difficulties facing musicians in this period of history
- Explain the impact Schubert’s music has had on composers in the last 200 years
