Franz Schubert (1797–1828)


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Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
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  • Laid foundation of the German Lieder tradition.
  • Piano is active supporter of voice, unifying song and setting the scene.
  • Composed over 600 songs.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
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Schubert’s Lieder

Schubert Song Cycles



Schubert’s Lieder

Notable Songs


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An den Mond

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An die Leier

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An die Musik

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An die Musik

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Auf dem Wasser zu singen

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Auf dem Wasser zu singen

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Blondel zu Marien

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Der Musensohn

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Die Forelle

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Die junge Nonne

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Du bist die Ruh

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Du bist die Ruh

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Erlkönig

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Ganymede

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Gretchen am Spinnrade

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Im Frühling

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Lachen und Weinen

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Lachen und Weinen

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Nacht und Träume

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Nacht und Träume

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Rastlose Liebe

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Ständchen

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Ständchen

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Suleika I

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