Franz Schubert

Franz Peter Schubert, (born January 31, 1797, Himmelpfortgrund, near Vienna [Austria]—died November 19, 1828, Vienna), was an Austrian composer who bridged the worlds of Classical and Romantic music. He was noted for the melody and harmony in his songs (lieder) and chamber music. Among Schubert’s major works are his Symphony No. 9 in C Major (The Great; 1828) and Symphony in B Minor (Unfinished; 1822). He is also know for his masses and piano works.