On this day,
January 31, 1797
Austrian composer of the late Classical & early Romantic eras
Franz Schubert
was born
in the Himmelpfortgrund suburb of Vienna
Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including more than 600 secular vocal works (mainly lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of piano and chamber music.
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We listen to
Sinfonie in h-Moll – D 759
Unvollendete
Karl Böhm
conducts the
Wiener Philharmoniker
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante con moto
&
String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887, Op. Posth. 161
Kim Kashkashian · Gidon Kremer · Yo-Yo Ma · Daniel Phillips
I. Allegro molto
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A sunrise from mt Penteli
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Enjoy!
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Stay Safe!
Categories: Birthdays, MUSIC, Photography
On January 31st, as we drove around in our car we were listening to the classical music channel on satellite radio. After hearing several pieces in a row by Schubert I realized it must have been his birthday. Of all the main classical music composers, Schubert died the youngest, reaching—coincidental to the date—the age of only 31.
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Weird coincidences sometimes huh?
Too young…
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Beautiful music, Marina, and that sunrise is spectacular! Sad to learn he died so young, but that degree of accomplishment in so short a time is remarkable. Hope all is well! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
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It is truly remarkable what he produced during his brief journey. I thought of this dramatic sunrise when I was writing about him. So happy you liked it! All well, thankfully, as I hope for you too!!! ❤😍😘❤
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Wow! His life was insanely short. Still, he was very accomplished.
This music is very fancy. I adore it! I listened to both pieces.
Thank you, Marina!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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Insanely short indeed!
I’m so glad you enjoyed those pieces. He’s written so much great work.
A big big hug your way!!!
❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤🤗❤
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So much music I never listened to in my life. Well, I’m catching up now, thanks to you & Socrates!
xuxuxuxuxuxuxuxuxu
Kiss you’s!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxo
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Awwww…. I’m so happy! Music is my life and even more so Oannes’ and sharing it with good friends is such a pleasure.
Mouah – that’s a big one just for you!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Those sunrises are Molto bello e allegro. Lovey music.
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Molto grazie, my friend! Sometimes the painter visits us too! 😉
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There is a lot of drama in that sky! (Ssssshhhhh, but happy February for tomorrow)
✨🌻🌿🙏🕉🤍♾🕊☯🙏🌿🌻✨
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It was quite a dramatic dawn!
Thank you, my friend and shhhhhh. . it’s here already! Happy February!!!
🙏🙏🙏🌟🙏🙏🙏
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Gorgeous words to gorgeous music.
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He was an extraordinary composer! Thank you for your visit & kind words.
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