Masterpieces by Franz Schubert: Sparkling classical works left by the King of Song. Recommended classical music.

Andante in C major, D 29Franz Schubert

Andante in C Major, D. 29

Andante in C major, D 29 was composed in 1812, when Schubert was still around fifteen years old.

It is said that he even wrote “September 9, 1812” on the score, making it a rare early work by Schubert in which the date of composition is clearly indicated in the composer’s own hand.

If you have basic piano technique, you should be able to play it without much difficulty, though the relatively frequent accidentals may be a bit confusing for beginners.

Because the main theme’s melody is repeated, once you’ve learned it you can play it smoothly—so keep practicing it over and over.

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Ellen’s Songs No. 3Franz Schubert

“Ave Maria” (composed by Schubert), 2012 Choir Competition Gold Prize

Ellen’s Song No.

3 is one of Franz Schubert’s most celebrated masterpieces, composed in 1825 and commonly known as “Schubert’s Ave Maria.” Its beautiful melody has long been beloved as a classic that captures the hearts of many.

In addition to being featured in Disney’s masterpiece film Fantasia, it’s a piece you’ll hear in all sorts of settings.

It’s also very popular as a choral work, so do try singing it with all your heart.

Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert

Sleep, sleep, in your mother's arms ♪ ~ Schubert's Lullaby Music Box 3 Hours

Schubert’s “Lullaby” is a world-famous work said to have been composed with thoughts of his mother, who died when he was 15.

It overflows with love and gratitude for her—a bidirectional song of love, from mother to child and from child to mother in thankful return.

Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert

Schubert's Lullaby by Tetsuo Nomoto

Franz Schubert’s “Schubert’s Lullaby” is arguably the most famous lullaby in the world.

With its gentle, soothing melody that lulls one to sleep, it’s a very simple and beautiful piece.

The tender, unadorned lyrics—perfectly matched to the words that say, “Sleep in your mother’s arms”—leave a strong impression.

When performing a lullaby, the beauty of the sound is paramount.

Even when playing it on the piano, focus on producing a rounded, gentle tone, calm your mind, and play with tenderness.

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Scherzo in B-flat major, D.593Franz Schubert

Schubert / Scherzo in B-flat major, D. 593 / Performed by Kyoko Nakagawa

Schubert composed Two Scherzos, whose light waltz rhythm feels pleasantly buoyant, in 1817.

In terms of his creative output, that year is not generally considered particularly noteworthy, and this work, too, was not published until much later—1871, long after Schubert’s death.

The piece introduced here is No.

1.

While it features a distinctive, dance-like right-hand arpeggio, it does not demand advanced technique; it is a piece that even beginners who have become reasonably comfortable with the piano should be able to play.

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SerenadeFranz Schubert

Schubert “Serenade”

Called Schubert’s Serenade, it’s the fourth song in the song cycle “Swan Song.” Since a serenade means appealing to one’s beloved from beneath their window, this piece too faithfully pleads love to a sweetheart.

But Japanese men can’t really do something that cheesy, can they? The mood of the piece is still a love scene, isn’t it?

Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Fourth MovementFranz Schubert

Schubert Ensemble: Schubert “Trout” Quintet, 4th Movement.

In the summer of 1819, while visiting northern Austria, I was asked by an amateur musician to compose a quintet based on my 1817 song “Die Forelle” (The Trout).

I quickly began working on the idea and completed the “Trout” Quintet within the same year.

The piece vividly depicts a trout playing in a brook and its dramatic capture by an angler.