Franz Schubert
Video Source
edition49 music publishing company
Duration: 3:30
Martin Ostertag and Boris Björn Bagger perform Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria. The piece is available on their CD “Nocturne” and can be purchased along with sheet music from the Edition49 music publishing company. The CD also includes compositions by Richard Wagner, Chopin, August Nölck, Liszt, Bach, Granados, Ibert, and Villa-Lobos. Different arrangements of Ave Maria are available for cello and guitar, flute or violin and guitar, and violin or other instruments with piano accompaniment. Both artists teach at the University of Music in Karlsruhe, Germany.
About the composer…
Schubert’s musical career was marked by both successes and challenges. While he gained recognition among his peers and was admired for his melodic gift, he struggled to gain financial stability and secure a steady income from his music. Nevertheless, Schubert’s compositions were highly regarded by his contemporaries, and he had a profound influence on the Romantic era of music.
Some of Schubert’s most notable works include his Symphony No. 8 in B minor, also known as the “Unfinished Symphony,” and his song cycles such as “Die schöne Müllerin” and “Winterreise.” His compositions are characterized by their expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and emotional depth.
Despite his untimely death at the age of 31, Franz Schubert left behind a lasting legacy in the world of classical music. His works continue to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world, solidifying his place as one of the most important composers in history.