Composer of the Week: Schubert

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Composer of the Week: Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Disintegration

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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

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Donald Macleod focuses on Franz Schubert in 1824 - a year of trials and triumph.

Donald Macleod focuses on Franz Schubert in 1824, a year of ill health but also triumphant, ambitious music.

Donald Macleod explores the work of Franz Schubert, focusing on five distinct phases in the composer’s life. And afterlife.

Today focusing on 1824: a year of ill health for Schubert, but also a year of fighting back, with attempted cures and triumphant, ambitious music.


Das Wandern
André Schuen, baritone
Daniel Heide, piano

Des Baches Wiegenlied
Nicky Spence, tenor
Christopher Glynn, piano

Sonata for Piano Four-Hands, “Grand Duo”
Daniel Baremboim, piano
Radu Lupu, piano

String Quartet No 13, “Rosamunde”
Melos Quartet

Arpeggione Sonata
Anja Lechner, cello
Pablo Marquez, guitar

Composer of the Week: Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Franz Schubert, focusing on five distinct phases in the composer's life. And afterlife.

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