Schubert studied composition with Antonio Salieri, a Kapellmeister to the royal court, who recognized Schubert's exceptional talent early on.
Compositional Technique
Schubert's Ständchen (Serenade), D. 920, is a piece of 'light music' with delicate airiness, balancing catchiness and artistry, and features a piano accompaniment imitating a guitar.
Album & Artwork
The Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition aims to group all of Schubert's over 700 songs according to the poets who inspired him.
Composition History
The Cantata for the Birthday of the Singer Johann Michael Vogl, D. 666, was performed to celebrate Vogl's 51st birthday in Steyr, with Schubert singing and accompanying himself on the fortepiano.
Performer Biography
Ulrich Eisenlohr, the project's Artistic Advisor and pianist, has an extensive concert career and specializes in song accompaniment and chamber music.
Composition History
Schubert's part-songs, including simple canons and elaborate cantatas, were written throughout his compositional life, often for commissions or social gatherings.
Recording & Production
The Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition benefits from the Neue Schubert Ausgabe, which uses primary sources like autograph copies, allowing performers to use the most recent research.
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