186 pages : 21 cm

Traces the life of Franz Schubert, describes the development of his muscial career, and discusses the composition of his major works

"First published in The New Grove dictionary of music and musicians, edited by Stanley Sadie, 1980"--Title page verso

Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-181) and index

Traces the life of Franz Schubert, describes the development of his muscial career, and discusses the composition of his major works

Background and childhood -- Beginning of career -- Growing reputation -- Vienna friends and patrons, 1819-20 -- Events of 1821-2 -- Illness -- Schubert's circle of friends -- 1825-6 -- Period of "winterreise" -- The last year -- Posthumous publication -- Posthumous performance -- Music for the theatre -- Church and other choral music -- Songs -- Song cycles -- Mature instrumental music

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