Franz Schubert
Joanne Mattern · John Viscardi
Aug 2026 · Red Chair Press · Narrated by Alan Crookham
headphones
Audiobook
8 min
Unabridged
family_home
Eligible
info
About this audiobook
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer whose composing genius bridged Classical and Romantic music. Known especially for his over 600 art songs (Lieder), he blended poetry and melody with emotional depth. Schubert also created symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and sacred compositions, often marked by beauty and tenderness. Though he died at just 31, his music profoundly influenced later composers, including Clara Schumann, Brahms, and Mahler, ensuring his lasting place as a master of melody and expression.
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer whose composing genius bridged Classical and Romantic music. Known especially for his over 600 art songs (Lieder), he blended poetry and melody with emotional depth. Schubert also created symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and sacred compos...
Discover more
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
