Franz Schubert, Austrian composer of the early Romantic period known for his songs, symphonies, and chamber music.
German surname meaning 'shoemaker', from Middle High German 'schuochmaere'. The composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) transformed this humble craftsman's name into a synonym for musical genius.
Schubert composed over 600 songs and died at just 31, making him history's most prolific musical meteor. His ability to capture infinite human emotion in three-minute songs was so extraordinary that his friends would gather for 'Schubertiades' - parties centered entirely around performing his latest compositions.
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