“Die Tonkunst begrub hier einen reichen Besitz aber noch viel schönere Hoffnungen”
“The art of music here entombed a rich possession, but even fairer hopes.”
On this day in 1828, Franz Schubert (Jan. 31, 1797 - Nov. 19, 1828) succame to what may have been a long battle with syphilis1 and perhaps the remedy of the day - mercury treatment2. Schubert was in his 31st year when he passed, making him the youngest of the great composers of his time.
Although he lived only a mere 31 years Schubert was very prolific. He was a dedicated composer, who clearly preferred spending much of his time writing music, sometimes completing two or more works per day.
9 Symphonies
2 Masses
Rosamunde - ballet, the Overture often being played separately
600+ Songs
Octet in F
Piano Quintet “The Trout”
Piano Quartet and 2 Piano Trios
15 String Quartets
String Quintet in C and 2 String Trios
Sonata and Sonatinas for Violin and Piano
Cello Sonata
21+ Piano Sonatas
Many other works for solo piano and piano duet - Impromptus, Moments Musicaux, Marches Militaires, “Wanderer” Fantasy
1 It remains uncertain as to exactly what led to the death of Schubert. Most music scholars believe it to have been complications of syphilis (possibly an aneurysm) resulting from an impromptu visit to a Vienna brothel in 1822. Other sources report typhoid fever leading to his demise.
2More information regarding Mercuric Medicines
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