During Schubert's youth, Vienna was captured twice by Napoleon, in 1805 and again in 1809, leading to a redrawing of Europe's political map.
Composer Biography
Schubert's education at the prestigious Stadtkonvikt, where he won a scholarship at age 11, was unusual for a middle-class child and included instruction from Antonio Salieri.
Composition History
The original music manuscript for 'Rosamunde' was rediscovered in 1867 by George Grove and composer Arthur Sullivan, decades after it went missing.
Composition History
Schubert's 'Italian Overture in D major' was his first work to be reviewed by a music critic, helping to spread his reputation throughout Vienna.
Composition History
The incidental music for the play 'Rosamunde' is among Schubert's most popular works, despite the play itself being ridiculed at its 1823 premiere.
Historical Context
By the end of Schubert's life, Vienna had undergone intense industrialisation, with factories and railways developing the city's social and economic life.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, who did not live past the age of 31, wrote a surprising amount of music in a short space of time.
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