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Franz Schubert, born in Vienna, Austria, primarily pursued a career as a composer.
Answer: True
Franz Schubert was born in Vienna, Austria, on January 31, 1797. His principal professional occupation was that of a composer.
Franz Schubert died at the age of 31; the officially attributed cause of death was typhoid fever, though syphilis has been suggested.
Answer: True
The official cause of death for Franz Schubert was typhoid fever; however, syphilis has been posited as a potential contributing factor by some historical analyses.
Franz Schubert's father, Franz Theodor Florian Schubert, held the position of a parish schoolmaster in Vienna.
Answer: True
Franz Schubert's father, Franz Theodor Florian Schubert, was indeed a recognized parish schoolmaster in Vienna.
Schubert's parents had fourteen children, but only a minority survived into adulthood.
Answer: True
While Schubert's parents had fourteen children, the majority did not survive into adulthood, with nine succumbing in infancy.
Schubert's initial musical instruction was not solely from his brother Ignaz, although Ignaz did teach him piano.
Answer: True
Schubert's early musical education included instruction from his father (violin) and his brother Ignaz (piano), alongside private lessons in composition from Antonio Salieri, indicating it was not solely from Ignaz.
Upon entering the Stadtkonvikt at age eleven, Schubert gained exposure to the orchestral compositions of prominent figures such as Haydn and Mozart.
Answer: True
At the age of eleven, Schubert enrolled in the Stadtkonvikt, where he encountered the orchestral works of composers including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Schubert's composition of 'Der Hirt auf dem Felsen' during his final illness provides evidence suggesting that neurosyphilis was an unlikely cause of his death.
Answer: True
The composition of 'Der Hirt auf dem Felsen' during his terminal illness supports the hypothesis that neurosyphilis was not the primary cause of Schubert's death.
Specify the birthplace and birthdate of Franz Schubert.
Answer: Vienna, Austria, on January 31, 1797
Franz Schubert was born in Vienna, Austria, on January 31, 1797.
What was the officially recorded cause of Franz Schubert's demise?
Answer: Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever was the officially attributed cause of Franz Schubert's death.
Identify the individual who provided Franz Schubert with his initial piano instruction.
Answer: His brother, Ignaz
Schubert's brother, Ignaz, was responsible for teaching him piano during his early musical education.
At what age did Franz Schubert commence his studies at the Stadtkonvikt?
Answer: Eleven
Schubert became a pupil at the Stadtkonvikt at the age of eleven.
Which composers' orchestral works did Franz Schubert encounter during his tenure at the Stadtkonvikt?
Answer: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
Schubert encountered the orchestral music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven while attending the Stadtkonvikt.
Franz Schubert composed significantly more than approximately 100 Lieder (art songs) in German.
Answer: True
Schubert's prolific output in the genre of Lieder far exceeded 100, with estimates placing the number at over 600.
Among Schubert's most celebrated individual songs are 'Erlkönig', 'Gretchen am Spinnrade', and 'Ave Maria'.
Answer: True
The text specifically identifies 'Erlkönig', 'Gretchen am Spinnrade', and 'Ave Maria' as three of Schubert's most famous individual songs.
The genre of the Lied (art song) is widely regarded as Schubert's most significant contribution, wherein he expanded its dramatic and expressive possibilities, rather than opera.
Answer: True
The genre of the Lied (art song) is considered Schubert's most significant musical contribution.
Schubert's song cycles 'Die schöne Müllerin' and 'Winterreise' are based on poems by Wilhelm Müller, not Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Answer: True
The song cycles 'Die schöne Müllerin' and 'Winterreise' are based on poems by Wilhelm Müller, not Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Schubert composed his first large-scale song cycle, 'Die schöne Müllerin', in 1823, not 1814.
Answer: True
The composition date for Schubert's first major song cycle, 'Die schöne Müllerin,' is 1823, not 1814.
The composition of Schubert's renowned song 'Ave Maria', also identified as 'Ellens Gesang III', is associated with his 1825 holiday.
Answer: True
Schubert composed the song 'Ave Maria' ('Ellens Gesang III') during his 1825 holiday in Upper Austria.
The collection 'Schwanengesang' is not classified as a true song cycle due to its inclusion of poems by multiple authors, unlike cycles based on a single poet.
Answer: True
The collection 'Schwanengesang' is not classified as a true song cycle due to its inclusion of poems by multiple authors, unlike cycles based on a single poet.
What is the approximate number of Lieder (art songs) composed by Franz Schubert?
Answer: Over 600
Franz Schubert composed over 600 Lieder.
According to the provided text, what is considered Franz Schubert's most significant contribution to the field of music?
Answer: The genre of the Lied (art song)
The genre of the Lied (art song) is considered Schubert's most significant musical contribution.
Which of the following is not listed among Franz Schubert's famous individual songs in the provided material?
Answer: Ständchen
'Ständchen' is not mentioned as one of Schubert's famous individual songs in the text.
Which poet's works served as the foundation for Schubert's song cycles 'Die schöne Müllerin' and 'Winterreise'?
Answer: Wilhelm Müller
The song cycles 'Die schöne Müllerin' and 'Winterreise' are based on poems by Wilhelm Müller.
Schubert's compositional output extended beyond Lieder to encompass symphonies, sacred music, operas, and piano music.
Answer: True
Beyond his renowned Lieder, Schubert's oeuvre includes symphonies, sacred compositions, operas, and extensive piano and chamber works.
Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C major is commonly known as 'The Great' Symphony, not the 'Unfinished' Symphony.
Answer: True
The designation 'Unfinished' Symphony is associated with Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor, whereas Symphony No. 9 in C major is commonly referred to as 'The Great' Symphony.
Schubert's instrumental compositions frequently emphasized melodic development and bold harmonic modulations, sometimes diverging from strict Classical conventions of harmonic drama.
Answer: True
Schubert's instrumental works are characterized by a prioritization of melodic invention and exploratory harmonic modulations, often transcending the conventional harmonic structures of the Classical era.
Schubert's Sonata in A minor, D. 821, was composed for the arpeggione, an instrument that enjoyed a brief period of popularity.
Answer: True
Schubert's Sonata in A minor, D. 821, was specifically composed for the arpeggione, an instrument that was briefly fashionable during that period.
Schubert's String Quartet No. 14 in D minor is widely recognized by the title 'Death and the Maiden'.
Answer: True
The String Quartet No. 14 in D minor by Schubert is indeed commonly identified by the title 'Death and the Maiden'.
Schubert's final major compositional efforts in 1828 encompassed his last three piano sonatas and the song collection 'Schwanengesang'.
Answer: True
The year 1828 saw the completion of Schubert's final significant works, including his last three piano sonatas and the posthumously published song collection 'Schwanengesang'.
While 'Alfonso und Estrella' was rejected due to its libretto, 'Fierrabras' was not prohibited by the censor but rather rejected due to the dominance of Italian opera; 'Die Verschworenen' was the opera prohibited by the censor.
Answer: True
While 'Alfonso und Estrella' was rejected due to its libretto, 'Fierrabras' was not prohibited by the censor but rather rejected due to the dominance of Italian opera; 'Die Verschworenen' was the opera prohibited by the censor.
The 'Unfinished' Symphony is remarkable for its incomplete state (two movements and sketches for a third) and Schubert's apparent lack of discussion regarding it, despite his potential satisfaction with the work.
Answer: True
The 'Unfinished' Symphony's remarkable nature stems from its completion of only two movements and sketches for a third, coupled with Schubert's silence on the matter to his contemporaries.
The 'Unfinished' Symphony (D. 759) was left incomplete by Schubert after two movements and sketches for a third, rather than being finished with four movements.
Answer: True
The 'Unfinished' Symphony (D. 759) was left incomplete by Schubert after two movements and sketches for a third, rather than being finished with four movements.
Which of Franz Schubert's symphonies is commonly referred to as 'The Great' Symphony?
Answer: Symphony No. 9 in C major
Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C major is famously known as 'The Great' Symphony.
What is the widely recognized nickname for Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor?
Answer: The Unfinished
Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor is commonly known as 'The Unfinished' Symphony.
Which of the following works was NOT among Franz Schubert's major compositions from 1828?
Answer: Symphony No. 8 ('Unfinished')
Schubert's Symphony No. 8 ('Unfinished') was not among his major works completed in 1828.
Robert Schumann lauded Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C major, characterizing it with the phrase 'heavenly lengths'.
Answer: True
Robert Schumann's commendation of Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C major included the notable description of it possessing 'heavenly lengths'.
Antonín Dvořák asserted that Schubert exerted considerable influence on later composers, particularly in shorter musical forms.
Answer: True
Contrary to the assertion, Antonín Dvořák recognized Schubert's significant influence on subsequent composers, particularly in shorter works like Lieder, deeming him epoch-making in this genre.
The public concert organized by Schubert on March 26, 1828, was unique in his career as the sole occasion featuring exclusively his own compositions.
Answer: True
The concert of March 26, 1828, stands as the singular instance in Schubert's career where a public performance was dedicated exclusively to his compositions.
Contrary to the notion of declining appreciation, the recognition of Schubert's music significantly increased following his death, with many composers championing his works.
Answer: True
Posthumously, Schubert's music experienced a surge in appreciation, with prominent composers actively promoting his oeuvre.
A 2008 survey conducted by ABC Classic FM identified Schubert's chamber works, notably the 'Trout Quintet', as the most popular genre among listeners.
Answer: True
The 'Trout Quintet' and other chamber works by Schubert were found to be the most popular genres in a 2008 ABC Classic FM survey.
Pianist Radu Lupu expressed regret over Schubert's premature death, believing his life was too short for his full potential.
Answer: True
Pianist Radu Lupu lamented Schubert's early demise, suggesting that his life was too brief for the composer's continued artistic development.
Pianist András Schiff characterized Schubert as a natural genius whose life, though brief, was intensely concentrated, drawing parallels to Mozart.
Answer: True
András Schiff posited that Schubert's life was remarkably concentrated and that he was a natural genius, comparable to Mozart in his impact within a short lifespan.
The Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde did not perform Schubert's 'Great C Major' Symphony shortly after its composition, with its considerable difficulty cited as a potential factor.
Answer: True
The Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde did not perform Schubert's 'Great C Major' Symphony soon after its composition, with its considerable difficulty cited as a potential factor.
Schubert's unfinished Symphony in D major (D 936A) is noted for anticipating Gustav Mahler's characteristic use of folksong-like harmonies.
Answer: True
Schubert's unfinished Symphony in D major (D 936A) is recognized for foreshadowing Gustav Mahler's stylistic elements, particularly his employment of folksong-inspired harmonies.
Ludwig van Beethoven, on his deathbed, is reported to have acknowledged Schubert's genius, exclaiming, 'Truly, the spark of divine genius resides in this Schubert!'
Answer: True
It is reported that Ludwig van Beethoven, shortly before his death, recognized Schubert's genius, stating, 'Truly, the spark of divine genius resides in this Schubert!'
Franz Liszt characterized Schubert as 'the most poetic musician who ever lived', rather than specifically a master of opera.
Answer: True
Franz Liszt's assessment of Schubert was that he was 'the most poetic musician who ever lived,' rather than specifically a master of opera.
Schubert's 'Ave Maria' was featured in the 1940 Walt Disney film 'Fantasia', not his Symphony No. 9.
Answer: True
Schubert's 'Ave Maria' was featured in the 1940 Walt Disney film 'Fantasia', not his Symphony No. 9.
A movement from Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 was featured in Stanley Kubrick's 1975 film 'Barry Lyndon'.
Answer: True
Stanley Kubrick's film 'Barry Lyndon' (1975) incorporated a movement from Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2.
Kraftwerk, a German electronic music group, included a track titled 'Franz Schubert' on their album 'Trans-Europe Express'.
Answer: True
Kraftwerk, a German electronic music group, included a track titled 'Franz Schubert' on their album 'Trans-Europe Express'.
Contemporary commentary on 'Winterreise' highlighted its profound emotional impact on both performers and listeners.
Answer: True
Contemporary commentary on 'Winterreise' highlighted its profound emotional impact on both performers and listeners.
Ernst Krenek's perspective shifted from viewing Schubert as a simple tunesmith to acknowledging his considerable technical prowess and innovative compositional methods.
Answer: True
Ernst Krenek's perspective shifted from viewing Schubert as a simple tunesmith to acknowledging his considerable technical prowess and innovative compositional methods.
How did Robert Schumann characterize Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 9?
Answer: Running to 'heavenly lengths'
Robert Schumann described Schubert's Symphony No. 9 as running to 'heavenly lengths'.
According to Antonín Dvořák, with which musical genre did Schubert establish a new epoch?
Answer: The Lied
Antonín Dvořák stated that Schubert created a new epoch with the Lied.
Which composer is mentioned as having discovered and championed Schubert's works posthumously?
Answer: Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt is mentioned as a composer who championed Schubert's works after his death.
As per a 2008 ABC Classic FM survey, which genre of Schubert's music garnered the highest popularity?
Answer: Chamber works
According to a 2008 ABC Classic FM survey, Schubert's chamber works were the most popular genre.
Pianist András Schiff drew a parallel between Schubert's genius and life intensity and that of which other composer?
Answer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
András Schiff compared Schubert's genius and life intensity to that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Which musical piece by Schubert was featured in the 1940 Walt Disney film 'Fantasia'?
Answer: Ave Maria
The Walt Disney film 'Fantasia' (1940) featured Schubert's 'Ave Maria'.
In which Stanley Kubrick film was a movement from Franz Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 featured?
Answer: Barry Lyndon
A movement from Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 was featured in Stanley Kubrick's film 'Barry Lyndon'.
What statement did Ludwig van Beethoven reportedly make about Schubert on his deathbed?
Answer: 'Truly, the spark of divine genius resides in this Schubert!'
On his deathbed, Ludwig van Beethoven reportedly exclaimed, 'Truly, the spark of divine genius resides in this Schubert!'
How did Ernst Krenek's initial perception of Schubert's compositional abilities contrast with his later assessment?
Answer: Initially saw him as a simple tunesmith, later recognized his technical skill.
Initially viewing Schubert as a simple tunesmith, Krenek later recognized his considerable technical prowess and innovative compositional methods.
Therese Grob, a soprano, performed in the premiere of Schubert's Mass No. 1 and was an individual Schubert desired to marry.
Answer: True
Therese Grob, a soprano, participated in the premiere of Schubert's Mass No. 1 and was the object of Schubert's desire for marriage, though legal impediments prevented it.
In 1816, Schubert chose not to resume teaching duties, which instead facilitated his dedication to composition.
Answer: True
In 1816, Schubert opted against resuming teaching duties, a decision that facilitated his dedication to composition.
Johann Michael Vogl, a baritone singer, emerged as a significant proponent of Schubert's work, frequently performing songs composed for him.
Answer: True
Johann Michael Vogl, a baritone, was instrumental in promoting Schubert's music, notably by performing numerous songs written specifically for him.
Schubertiads were informal social gatherings centered around Schubert and his artistic acquaintances, rather than formal promotional concerts.
Answer: True
Schubertiads were informal social gatherings centered around Schubert and his artistic acquaintances, rather than formal promotional concerts.
Schubert's friends affectionately nicknamed him 'Schwammerl', a term translating to 'Little Mushroom'.
Answer: True
The nickname 'Schwammerl,' meaning 'Little Mushroom' or 'Tubby,' was bestowed upon Schubert by his friends.
Franz Schubert requested burial near the grave of Ludwig van Beethoven, not Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Answer: True
Schubert's burial request specified proximity to Ludwig van Beethoven's grave, reflecting his profound admiration for the latter composer.
Franz Schubert utilized pianos manufactured by Conrad Graf and Anton Walter & Sohn, among others.
Answer: True
Pianos manufactured by Conrad Graf and Anton Walter & Sohn were among those utilized by Franz Schubert.
Schubert served as a torchbearer at the funeral of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, not Joseph Haydn.
Answer: True
Schubert participated as a torchbearer at the funeral of Ludwig van Beethoven, not Joseph Haydn.
Maynard Solomon posited that Schubert was primarily attracted to men; however, this view is contested, with scholars like Lorraine Byrne Bodley questioning such definitive interpretations of his sexuality.
Answer: True
Maynard Solomon posited that Schubert was primarily attracted to men; however, this view is contested, with scholars like Lorraine Byrne Bodley questioning such definitive interpretations of his sexuality.
Historical records indicate Schubert's membership in the 'Unsinnsgesellschaft' (Nonsenses Society) occurred between 1817 and 1818.
Answer: True
Historical records indicate Schubert's membership in the 'Unsinnsgesellschaft' (Nonsenses Society) occurred between 1817 and 1818.
Identify Johann Michael Vogl and describe his significance to Franz Schubert's career.
Answer: A baritone singer who became a major proponent and performer of Schubert's songs.
Johann Michael Vogl was a baritone singer who significantly supported Schubert by performing many of his songs.
Define the term 'Schubertiads'.
Answer: Social gatherings of Schubert and his circle of friends.
'Schubertiads' were social gatherings involving Schubert and his friends.
Franz Schubert requested burial near the grave of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna.
Answer: Near the grave of Ludwig van Beethoven
Schubert requested burial near Ludwig van Beethoven, not Mozart.
Describe the nature of the 'Unsinnsgesellschaft' (Nonsenses Society).
Answer: A society Schubert was a member of between 1817 and 1818.
The 'Unsinnsgesellschaft' was a society to which Schubert belonged between 1817 and 1818.
The inscription on Schubert's tombstone was authored by his friend, the poet Franz Grillparzer, not Johannes Brahms.
Answer: True
The epitaph on Schubert's tombstone was composed by Franz Grillparzer, a friend, and reads: 'The art of music has here interred a precious treasure, but yet far fairer hopes.'
The numbering of Schubert's late symphonies is notably complex, not straightforward, due to inconsistent cataloguing systems.
Answer: True
Inconsistent cataloguing systems have resulted in a complex and often confusing numbering scheme for Schubert's late symphonies.
Otto Erich Deutsch compiled the first comprehensive catalogue of Schubert's works, which was published in English in 1951.
Answer: True
Otto Erich Deutsch is credited with compiling the first comprehensive catalogue of Schubert's works, published initially in English in 1951.
A primary reason many of Schubert's longer works remained obscure for years post-mortem was their retention within private collections, not necessarily because they were lost.
Answer: True
The obscurity of many of Schubert's longer works after his death was largely due to their circulation within private collections, rather than widespread loss.
In English-language sources, Schubert's Symphony No. 7 in E major (D. 729) is commonly numbered as Symphony No. 7.
Answer: True
English-language sources typically number Schubert's Symphony No. 7 in E major (D. 729) as Symphony No. 7.
Who authored the inscription found on Franz Schubert's tombstone?
Answer: Franz Grillparzer
The inscription on Schubert's tombstone was written by Franz Grillparzer.
What is the reason for the frequent confusion surrounding the numbering of Schubert's late symphonies?
Answer: Different publication and cataloguing systems assigned various numbers.
The numbering of Schubert's late symphonies is confusing due to differing publication and cataloguing systems.
Who compiled the first comprehensive catalogue of Schubert's works, published in 1951?
Answer: Otto Erich Deutsch
Otto Erich Deutsch compiled the first comprehensive catalogue of Schubert's works, published in 1951.
What was the principal reason that many of Schubert's longer compositions remained obscure for years following his demise?
Answer: They were kept in personal collections and not widely circulated.
Many of Schubert's longer works remained unknown due to their circulation within personal collections rather than widespread dissemination.