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

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Franz Schubert, the Austrian composer hailed as the “King of Song” for leaving behind more than 600 lieder, including masterpieces such as Erlkönig and Ave Maria.

Schubert is known not only for his many celebrated songs, but also for his wide-ranging output in solo piano works, symphonies, and chamber music.

In this article, we’ve handpicked Schubert’s most popular pieces as well as hidden gems beloved by devoted classical-music aficionados.

We present a selection of sparkling works infused with the spirit of a musician who composed throughout his life.

[Franz Schubert's Masterpieces] Exquisite classical works left by the King of Song. Recommended classical music (141–150)

Fantasy in C major, D 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert

Evgeny Kissin – Schubert – Wander Fantasy in C major, D 760

Fantasy in C major, D 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert

This is a piano solo work published in 1822.

Although it consists of four movements, it is performed without a break.

It can be described as a freely structured sonata.

The nickname “Wanderer” comes from the fact that the theme of the variations in the second movement is taken from the composer’s own song “Der Wanderer.” It is a work that demands transcendental virtuosity.

The performance is by Evgeny Kissin, an Israeli pianist born in Moscow in 1971.

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Ave MariaFranz Schubert

Sarah Brightman "Ave Maria"

Ave MariaFranz Schubert

This song is extremely famous for its pure, beautiful melody, but the fact that the title “Ave Maria” has taken on a life of its own is actually a misunderstanding.

The real title is “Ellen’s Song No.

3.” The original lyrics come from Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake, in which Ellen, the lady of the lake, prays to the Virgin Mary for help.

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Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D 845Franz Schubert

Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D 845, Op. 42 – I. First movement; Pf. Yurino Izumi

Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D 845Franz Schubert

Composed around 1825 when Schubert was 28, and published in 1826.

This was the first of Schubert’s piano sonatas to be published.

In the manga Nodame Cantabile, the protagonist Nodame performs it as a competition piece.

It has been popular since its time and can be said to have established Schubert’s reputation as a composer of sonatas.

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In conclusion

We introduced famous works by Franz Schubert, the king of song.

Although Schubert had a short life, he composed numerous lieder represented by pieces such as Erlkönig and Die Forelle, and also left over a thousand outstanding works across chamber music, symphonies, and solo piano pieces.

In particular, his late piano sonatas move from a classical style to one imbued with Romantic character, and his works influenced many later classical composers, including Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and Richard Strauss.

I would be delighted if you continue to listen to and cherish Schubert’s music, which remains highly esteemed by musicians today.