Schubert, F.: Overtures (Complete), Vol. 1

Featuring

Christian Benda
Prague Sinfonia
Franz Schubert

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Composer Biography

Despite being offered a scholarship for general education after his voice broke, Schubert chose to train as a primary school teacher to devote more time to music and composition.

Performer Biography

The Prague Sinfonia was established as an expanded version of the Prague Chamber Orchestra during their sixteenth North American tour, after collaborating for over ten years with Christian Benda, its chief conductor and artistic director.

Composer Biography

Franz Schubert, born in Vienna in 1797, spent most of his short life in the city and began learning piano at age five and violin at age eight.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Schubert's lasting reputation was primarily built on his songs, to which he made a remarkable contribution in both quality and quantity, reflecting the literary interests of his time.

Composer Biography

Schubert's health began to deteriorate in 1822-1823 due to a venereal infection, which overshadowed his remaining years and caused his early death.

Composer Biography

Schubert was accepted into the Imperial Chapel as a chorister in October 1808, on the recommendation of Antonio Salieri, a prominent Italian composer and conductor.

Composer Biography

The first public concert of Schubert's music was held in Vienna in February 1828, proving financially successful, just months before his death in November of the same year.