Franz Schubert: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Franz Peter Schubert
Born	January 31, 1797 • Austria
Died	November 19, 1828 (aged 31) • Vienna • Austria • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Notable Works	“Ave Maria!” • “Das Wandern” • “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” • “Der Lindenbaum” • “Die Forelle” • “Erlkönig” • “Gretchen am Spinnrade” • “Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat Major” • “Song of the Spirits over the Water” • “String Quartet in A Minor” • “String Quintet in C Major” • “Swan Song” • “Symphony No. 4 in C Minor” • “Symphony No. 9 in C Major” • “Trout Quintet” • “Unfinished Symphony” • “Winterreise” • “Die schöne Müllerin”