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Franz Schubert Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

His majestic music is so highly regarded in German Lieder that he is often called the King of Song.

The expansive, soothingly beautiful melodies he created are ones everyone has surely heard at least once.

We’ve compiled a ranking of Schubert’s pieces by popularity.

Please enjoy a graceful time!

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Franz Schubert Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
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1Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubert
Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Developing expressive skills for Schubert’s Impromptus
2Ave MariaFranz Schubert
Ave MariaFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Introducing Schubert’s prayer songs
3Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert
Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Explanation of Performance Techniques for Schubert’s Impromptus
4Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 4Franz Schubert
Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 4Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The graceful beauty of Schubert’s Impromptus
5Three Military Marches, D 733, Op. 51 No. 1Franz Schubert
Three Military Marches, D 733, Op. 51 No. 1Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Collection of Marches composed by Schubert
6Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Composed by Franz Schubert in the final year of his life…
7Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 – I. Molto moderatoFranz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 – I. Molto moderatoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A masterpiece that reflects Schubert's deep emotions
8Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960: II. Andante sostenutoFranz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960: II. Andante sostenutoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The final piano work of his life, filled with deep emotion and prayer
9Fantasia in C major, D.760 “Wanderer”Franz Schubert
Fantasia in C major, D.760 “Wanderer”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A piano piece composed by Schubert. It was so difficult that even the composer himself couldn’t play it.
10String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Gem-like chamber music works that resonate with the heart
11The Art Song “Erlkönig”Franz Schubert
The Art Song “Erlkönig”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s “Erlkönig” is a scary masterpiece
12Military MarchFranz Schubert
Military MarchFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s heroic and bright piano duet
13Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubert
Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A beautiful late Schubert impromptu, with a melancholy melody
14SerenadeFranz Schubert
SerenadeFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Serenade by Schubert
15Elegant Waltz, Op. 77Franz Schubert
Elegant Waltz, Op. 77Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schu..., a composer representing the Romantic era...
16Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert
Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubertplay_arrow
When I’m feeling depressed or when I hit a wall, I listen…
17Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D.821Franz Schubert
Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D.821Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata
18Sonatina in A minorFranz Schubert
Sonatina in A minorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert, who is known for his songs, but...
19Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 — Movement III: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 — Movement III: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The profound emotion and beauty of Schubert’s masterpieces
20Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” – I. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” – I. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s bright and powerful chamber works
21Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — III. Scherzo: PrestoFranz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — III. Scherzo: PrestoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The charm of chamber music like spring
22Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” — IV. Theme and Variations: AndantinoFranz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” — IV. Theme and Variations: AndantinoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s captivating chamber piece “The Trout”
23Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — V. Finale: Allegro giustoFranz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — V. Finale: Allegro giustoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert's beautiful string quintet
24Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished”Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is beautiful.
25Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished,” Second MovementFranz Schubert
Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished,” Second MovementFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A warmth whose delicate tones soothe the heart
26Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The Legend of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony
27Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement I: Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert
Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement I: Allegro moderatoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
An inspiring symphony composed by Schubert
28Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement II: Andante con motoFranz Schubert
Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement II: Andante con motoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
An orchestral work of deep lyricism and tranquil afterglow
29Impromptu No. 3, Op. 90-3Franz Schubert
Impromptu No. 3, Op. 90-3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schubert’s masterpiece “Impromptu No.…”
30Impromptu No. 3Franz Schubert
Impromptu No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The piano piece that Schubert composed in 1827...
31String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IVFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IVFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Beautiful, moving chamber music
32String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”, Fourth MovementFranz Schubert
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”, Fourth MovementFranz Schubertplay_arrow
It is said that Schubert began writing this work when...
33Sentimental Waltz, D 779 Op. 50 No. 13Franz Schubert
Sentimental Waltz, D 779 Op. 50 No. 13Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s graceful waltz
34Moments Musicaux D780 Op.94 No. 3Franz Schubert
Moments Musicaux D780 Op.94 No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The piano collection Moments Musicaux, consisting of six pieces...
35Moments Musicaux No. 3Franz Schubert
Moments Musicaux No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s signature pieces for solo piano
36Song cycle ‘Swan Song’ No. 4 ‘Serenade’Franz Schubert
Song cycle 'Swan Song' No. 4 'Serenade'Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Performance of Schubert’s Serenade
37Swan Song D957/965a No. 4 “Serenade”Franz Schubert
Swan Song D957/965a No. 4 “Serenade”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Swan Song Serenade
38Serenade from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert
Serenade from SchwanengesangFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The melancholy and beauty of Schubert's lieder
39Military March No. 1Franz Schubert
Military March No. 1Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s grand piano duet works
40Erlkönig Op. 1 D328Franz Schubert
Erlkönig Op. 1 D328Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A famous song composed by Schubert, with lyrics by Goethe
41Trout (arranged by Liszt)Franz Schubert
Trout (arranged by Liszt)Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The Trout, piano arrangement by Liszt
42Three Piano PiecesFranz Schubert
Three Piano PiecesFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Piano Pieces from Schubert’s Late Years, Edited by Brahms
43Three Piano Pieces (Impromptus), No. 2 in E-flat major, D 946Franz Schubert
Three Piano Pieces (Impromptus), No. 2 in E-flat major, D 946Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A leading figure of American Romanticism at the end of the 19th century…
44Three Military Marches, Op. 51, D.733 No. 1 in D majorFranz Schubert
Three Military Marches, Op. 51, D.733 No. 1 in D majorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Schubert at age 21, with an impressive melody
45Impromptus, D 935 Op. 142 No. 2Franz Schubert
Impromptus, D 935 Op. 142 No. 2Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Speaking of Schubert’s piano pieces, this one…
46Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935 No. 1 in F minorFranz Schubert
Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935 No. 1 in F minorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Impromptu of Anxiety and Hope
47Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 1 in C minorFranz Schubert
Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 1 in C minorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s emotionally rich masterpiece, resonating with the heart
48Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 2 in E-flat majorFranz Schubert
Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 2 in E-flat majorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s masterpiece Impromptu, lively and beautiful
49Eight Landlers, D.378Franz Schubert
Eight Landlers, D.378Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert improvised and played in front of his friends...
50ErlkönigFranz Schubert
ErlkönigFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s composed narrative song, Erlkönig
51Wiegenlied Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert
Wiegenlied Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Originally German lyrics, but in Japan they are in Japanese...
52Introduction and Variations on the Theme of “Withering Flowers”Franz Schubert
Introduction and Variations on the Theme of “Withering Flowers”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Variations for Flute and Piano by Schubert
53Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert
Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert, also known as the “King of Song,” …
54Wanderer’s Nightsong II, D 768Franz Schubert
Wanderer’s Nightsong II, D 768Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A beautiful song that portrays Schubert’s silence
55polite verb suffix (masu); used to make verbs polite in JapaneseFranz Schubert
polite verb suffix (masu); used to make verbs polite in JapaneseFranz Schubertplay_arrow
It feels like musical notes are about to pop right out of the piano...
56Masu Op. 32 D550Franz Schubert
Masu Op. 32 D550Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The story and allure of Schubert’s masterpiece “Die Forelle” (The Trout)
57Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D 821Franz Schubert
Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D 821Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The Allure of Schubert’s Arpeggione Piece
58Sonata in A minor, D 821, for Arpeggione and PianoFranz Schubert
Sonata in A minor, D 821, for Arpeggione and PianoFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schubert in 1824 wi…
59Allegretto in C minor, D 915Franz Schubert
Allegretto in C minor, D 915Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schu... , known as a standard-bearer of the Romantic movement,
60Ellen’s Song No. 3, Op. 52-6, D.839 (Ave Maria)Franz Schubert
Ellen’s Song No. 3, Op. 52-6, D.839 (Ave Maria)Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A song from Schubert’s final years, and one of the world’s three great Ave Marias.
61Ellen’s Song No. 3Franz Schubert
Ellen’s Song No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Ryunosuke Kamiki gives an iPhone presentation
62Schubert’s Lullaby (from “I Can Play the Piano! Junior 3”)Franz Schubert
Schubert’s Lullaby (from “I Can Play the Piano! Junior 3”)Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Practice Pieces for Beginner Pianists
63Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert
Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A lullaby by Schubert imbued with love and gratitude for his mother
64Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert
Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubertplay_arrow
It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s the most famous lullaby in the world...
65Schubert MedleyFranz Schubert
Schubert MedleyFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert Song Collection Medley
66Scherzo in B-flat major, D.593Franz Schubert
Scherzo in B-flat major, D.593Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s light waltz rhythm makes the heart…
67SerenadeFranz Schubert
SerenadeFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A passionate serenade is difficult for Japanese men.
68Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Fourth MovementFranz Schubert
Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Fourth MovementFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert composed the Trout Quintet
69Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, Op. 42, D. 845, First MovementFranz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, Op. 42, D. 845, First MovementFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The great master of Romantic music, Franz Schuber...
70Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major, D 894, Op. 78 “Fantasy”Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major, D 894, Op. 78 “Fantasy”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Masterpiece: Fantasy Sonata No. 18
71Piano Sonata No. 19 in C Minor, D 958Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 19 in C Minor, D 958Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A late masterwork piano sonata by Schubert
72Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s emotionally rich late piano sonatas
73Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 100, D 929Franz Schubert
Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 100, D 929Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s masterful Piano Trio
74Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout”Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Quintet on the Trout song theme, unusual instrumentation
75Piano Quintet “The Trout”Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet “The Trout”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Composed around 1819, when Schubert was 22 years old…
76Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Movement 4Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Movement 4Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s refreshing chamber music masterpiece
77Minuet in A major, D 334Franz Schubert
Minuet in A major, D 334Franz Schubertplay_arrow
This “Minuet in A major, D334”…
78Symphony No. 3 in D major, D 200Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 3 in D major, D 200Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s early four-movement symphonies
79Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished Symphony”Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished Symphony”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The Story of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony
80Symphony No. 8 (9) in C major “The Great,” D. 944Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 8 (9) in C major “The Great,” D. 944Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major
81Winter Journey, Op. 89, D. 911, No. 1: ‘Good Night’Franz Schubert
Winter Journey, Op. 89, D. 911, No. 1: 'Good Night'Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Overview of Schubert’s masterpiece “Winterreise”
82Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 No. 5 “The Linden Tree”Franz Schubert
Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 No. 5 “The Linden Tree”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A lovelorn youth’s winter journey, a cry from the heart
83Impromptu in G-flat major, Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G-flat major, Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz, a composer who represents the 19th-century Romantic era...
84Impromptus No. 3 in B-flat major, D 935, Op. 142Franz Schubert
Impromptus No. 3 in B-flat major, D 935, Op. 142Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A leading Austrian composer of the early 19th century, Fr…
85In the evening glow D799Franz Schubert
In the evening glow D799Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s beautiful song of twilight
86Night and Dreams D827Franz Schubert
Night and Dreams D827Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s beautiful night song
87Fantasia, Op. 103, D. 940Franz Schubert
Fantasia, Op. 103, D. 940Franz Schubertplay_arrow
A late-life piano duet filled with melancholy
88Fantasia in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert
Fantasia in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Franz Schu..., a composer who represents the Romantic era,
89Fantasia in F minorFranz Schubert
Fantasia in F minorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
An emotionally moving song that touches the heartstrings. It’s as if the stars...
90String Quintet in C major, D 956Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major, D 956Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s string piece with an unusual instrumentation
91String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D 703Franz Schubert
String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D 703Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s unfinished string quartet
92String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”Franz Schubert
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The sorrowful string quartet from Schubert’s final years
93Unfinished SymphonyFranz Schubert
Unfinished SymphonyFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s representative work composed in 1822…
94Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780, No. 3 in F minorFranz Schubert
Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780, No. 3 in F minorFranz Schubertplay_arrow
Chopin’s collection of masterpieces, includes the famous No. 3
95Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, D118Franz Schubert
Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, D118Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s songs composed to Goethe’s texts
96wild roseFranz Schubert
wild roseFranz Schubertplay_arrow
The astonishing whiteness and freshness of Attack detergent
97Wild Rose D257Franz Schubert
Wild Rose D257Franz Schubertplay_arrow
The famous song of Goethe’s poem “Heidenröslein” (“Wild Rose”)
98To Music, Op. 88 No. 4, D 547Franz Schubert
To Music, Op. 88 No. 4, D 547Franz Schubertplay_arrow
Schubert’s moving song works
99Demon KingFranz Schubert
Demon KingFranz Schubertplay_arrow
A moving piece: Schubert’s masterpiece “Erlkönig”
100Demon King (Easy Piano Version)Franz Schubert
Demon King (Easy Piano Version)Franz Schubertplay_arrow
From a slow melody to the tragic truth hidden behind it...