Masterpieces by Franz Schubert: Sparkling classical works left by the King of Song. Recommended classical music.
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.
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| Masterpieces by Franz Schubert: Sparkling classical works left by the King of Song. Recommended classical music. | |||
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| 1 | Erlkönig Op. 1 D328Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A famous song composed by Schubert, with lyrics by Goethe |
| 2 | Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780, No. 3 in F minorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Chopin’s collection of masterpieces, includes the famous No. 3 |
| 3 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 – I. Molto moderatoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A masterpiece that reflects Schubert's deep emotions |
| 4 | Ellen’s Song No. 3, Op. 52-6, D.839 (Ave Maria)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A song from Schubert’s final years, and one of the world’s three great Ave Marias. |
| 5 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” — IV. Theme and Variations: AndantinoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s captivating chamber piece “The Trout” |
| 6 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement I: Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | An inspiring symphony composed by Schubert |
| 7 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished” in B minor, Movement II: Andante con motoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | An orchestral work of deep lyricism and tranquil afterglow |
| 8 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960: II. Andante sostenutoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | The final piano work of his life, filled with deep emotion and prayer |
| 9 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 – Movement 3: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubert | play_arrow | The profound emotion and beauty of Schubert’s masterpieces |
| 10 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout” – I. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s bright and powerful chamber works |
| 11 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “The Trout” – II. AndanteFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s chamber music, elegant melodies and emotion |
| 12 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — III. Scherzo: PrestoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A song that gently portrays inner conflict and emotions |
| 13 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D 667 “Trout” — V. Finale: Allegro giustoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert's beautiful string quintet |
| 14 | String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Gem-like chamber music works that resonate with the heart |
| 15 | String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde” – Movement IFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Elegant chamber music, a world of richly emotive sound |
| 16 | Erlkönig (arranged by Hector Berlioz)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Fate of Parent and Child Painted by the Demon King's Music |
| 17 | Masu Op. 32 D550Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The story and allure of Schubert’s masterpiece “Die Forelle” (The Trout) |
| 18 | Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Movement 4Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s refreshing chamber music masterpiece |
| 19 | Die Forelle (arranged by Franz Liszt)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Trout, piano arrangement by Liszt |
| 20 | String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IIIFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Masterpieces from the Classical to the Romantic era, graceful melodies |
| 21 | String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde,” Movement IVFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Beautiful, moving chamber music |
| 22 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Emotion-rich sonatas from Schubert’s late period |
| 23 | Impromptus, Op. 90 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schu..., a composer representing the Romantic era... |
| 24 | Four Impromptus, Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The beautiful melody of Schubert’s Impromptu |
| 25 | Serenade from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert | play_arrow | The melancholy and beauty of Schubert's lieder |
| 26 | Wild Rose D257Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The famous song of Goethe’s poem “Heidenröslein” (“Wild Rose”) |
| 27 | Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s emotionally rich late piano sonatas |
| 28 | Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 “Trout”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Quintet on the Trout song theme, unusual instrumentation |
| 29 | Fantasia in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 “Wanderer”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s enigmatic fantasy, a virtuosic masterpiece |
| 30 | String Quintet in C major, D 956Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s string piece with an unusual instrumentation |
| 31 | Fantasia in C major, D.760 “Wanderer”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A piano piece composed by Schubert. It was so difficult that even the composer himself couldn’t play it. |
| 32 | Piano Quintet “The Trout”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Composed around 1819, when Schubert was 22 years old… |
| 33 | Sentimental Waltz, D 779 Op. 50 No. 13Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s graceful waltz |
| 34 | Symphony No. 8 (9) in C major “The Great,” D. 944Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major |
| 35 | Piano Sonata No. 19 in C Minor, D 958Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A late masterwork piano sonata by Schubert |
| 36 | The Art Song “Erlkönig”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s “Erlkönig” is a scary masterpiece |
| 37 | Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major, D 850Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Piano Sonata No. 21 by Beethoven |
| 38 | Symphony No. 4 in C minor “Tragic,” D 417Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Tragic Symphony at 19 |
| 39 | String Quartet No. 13, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s dark string quartet |
| 40 | Three Piano PiecesFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Piano Pieces from Schubert’s Late Years, Edited by Brahms |
| 41 | Three Military Marches, Op. 51, D.733 No. 1 in D majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Schubert at age 21, with an impressive melody |
| 42 | Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 2 in E-flat majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s masterpiece Impromptu, lively and beautiful |
| 43 | Introduction and Variations on the Theme of “Withering Flowers”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Variations for Flute and Piano by Schubert |
| 44 | Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 99, D. 898Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A masterful performance of Schubert’s Piano Trio |
| 45 | Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 100, D 929Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s masterful Piano Trio |
| 46 | Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 No. 5 “The Linden Tree”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A lovelorn youth’s winter journey, a cry from the heart |
| 47 | Night and Dreams D827Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s beautiful night song |
| 48 | String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D 703Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s unfinished string quartet |
| 49 | Swan Song D957/965a No. 4 “Serenade”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Swan Song Serenade |
| 50 | To Music, Op. 88 No. 4, D 547Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s moving song works |
| 51 | Wanderer FantasyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Struggling to compose a difficult Schubert piece |
| 52 | Military March No. 1Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s grand piano duet works |
| 53 | Moments Musicaux No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s signature pieces for solo piano |
| 54 | Three Military Marches, D.733 Op.51 No. 1Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Fran…, which is frequently performed by orchestras and wind ensembles as well, |
| 55 | Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A healing song to listen to when you're troubled |
| 56 | Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D.821Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata |
| 57 | Sonatina in A minorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert, who is known for his songs, but... |
| 58south_east | Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D 960 — Movement III: Allegro vivace con delicatezzaFranz Schubert | play_arrow | The profound emotion and beauty of Schubert’s masterpieces |
| 59 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is beautiful. |
| 60 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished,” Second MovementFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A warmth whose delicate tones soothe the heart |
| 61 | Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Legend of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony |
| 62 | Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 4Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Captivating with its graceful melodies and richly expressive harmonies… |
| 63 | String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”, Fourth MovementFranz Schubert | play_arrow | It is said that Schubert began writing this work when... |
| 64 | wild roseFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Wild Rose is a poem by the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goeth… |
| 65 | String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810 “Death and the Maiden”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The sorrowful string quartet from Schubert’s final years |
| 66 | Moments Musicaux D780 Op.94 No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The piano collection Moments Musicaux, consisting of six pieces... |
| 67 | Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major, D 894, Op. 78 “Fantasy”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Masterpiece: Fantasy Sonata No. 18 |
| 68 | Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 3 in G-flat majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A beautiful late Schubert impromptu, with a melancholy melody |
| 69 | No. 13 from 34 Sentimental Waltzes, D 779 Op. 50Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A collection of 34 waltzes that are easy to play and approachable... |
| 70 | Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 No. 1 in C minorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s emotionally rich masterpiece, resonating with the heart |
| 71 | Four Impromptus, Op. 90Franz Schubert | play_arrow | After Beethoven, the Romantics placed emphasis on individual emotion. |
| 72 | Impromptus, D 935 Op. 142 No. 2Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Speaking of Schubert’s piano pieces, this one… |
| 73 | Litany for All Souls, D.343Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A tender and beautiful piece that Schubert set to a poem mourning the dead. |
| 74 | Death and the Maiden, D. 531Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A song composed by Schubert that depicts a dialogue between a young girl and the Grim Reaper. |
| 75 | On the Water, Op. 72, D. 774Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings of fate and the sorrows of life |
| 76 | Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935 No. 1 in F minorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Impromptu of Anxiety and Hope |
| 77 | Wanderer’s Nightsong II, D 768Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A beautiful song that portrays Schubert’s silence |
| 78 | Mass No. 6 in E-flat major, D 950, No. 6 “Agnus Dei”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Mass: profound prayer and beautiful melodies |
| 79 | Symphony No. 2 in B-flat majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert, a piece by a teenage prodigy |
| 80 | Symphony No. 3 in D major, D 200Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s early four-movement symphonies |
| 81 | In the evening glow D799Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s beautiful song of twilight |
| 82 | Swan Song D957/965aFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Compilation of 14 songs from Schubert’s posthumous song collection |
| 83 | Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, D118Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s songs composed to Goethe’s texts |
| 84 | Conspirator D787 – OvertureFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A comedic story of a woman who opposes war |
| 85 | Schubert MedleyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert Song Collection Medley |
| 86 | Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Explanation of Performance Techniques for Schubert’s Impromptus |
| 87south_east | Trout (arranged by Liszt)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Trout, piano arrangement by Liszt |
| 88 | 30 Easy Minuets and Trios, No. 8Franz Schubert | play_arrow | “Thirty Easy Minuets and Trios” … |
| 89 | Three Ecossaises, D.816Franz Schubert | play_arrow | From the late 18th century to the early 19th century, Fran… |
| 90 | Three Piano Pieces (Impromptus), No. 2 in E-flat major, D 946Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A leading figure of American Romanticism at the end of the 19th century… |
| 91 | Eight Landlers, D.378Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert improvised and played in front of his friends... |
| 92 | Ave MariaFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Ave Maria is moving. |
| 93 | ErlkönigFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s composed narrative song, Erlkönig |
| 94 | Elegant Waltz, Op. 77Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schu..., a composer representing the Romantic era... |
| 95 | “Album Leaf” D.844 in G majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert, in front of his closest friends… |
| 96 | Waltz No. 6 from “12 Waltzes, 17 Ländlers, and 9 Écossaises, D 145, Op. 18”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Among Franz Schubert’s works, pi… |
| 97 | Serenade, No. 4 from SchwanengesangFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert, also known as the “King of Song,” … |
| 98 | Sonata in A minor, D 821, for Arpeggione and PianoFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schubert in 1824 wi… |
| 99 | Allegretto in C minor, D 915Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schu... , known as a standard-bearer of the Romantic movement, |
| 100 | Andante in C major, D 29Franz Schubert | play_arrow | 'Andante in C major, D 29' is from 1812... |
| 101 | Ellen’s Songs No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Ave Maria is beautiful. |
| 102 | Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A lullaby by Schubert imbued with love and gratitude for his mother |
| 103 | Four Impromptus, D. 935, Op. 142Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The intensity and elegance of Schumann’s Piano Concerto |
| 104 | Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s the most famous lullaby in the world... |
| 105 | Scherzo in B-flat major, D.593Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s light waltz rhythm makes the heart… |
| 106 | SerenadeFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A passionate serenade is difficult for Japanese men. |
| 107 | Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Fourth MovementFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert composed the Trout Quintet |
| 108 | Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, Op. 42, D. 845, First MovementFranz Schubert | play_arrow | The great master of Romantic music, Franz Schuber... |
| 109 | Piano Sonata No. 18 “Fantasy”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s piece of gentle dreams |
| 110 | Piano Sonata No. 20, Fourth MovementFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A comedy about brothers at Nantucket Airport |
| 111 | Minuet in A major, D 334Franz Schubert | play_arrow | This “Minuet in A major, D334”… |
| 112 | Waltz in A-flat major, D. 978Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s set of waltzes for solo piano… |
| 113 | Impromptu, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert, within his short life of just 31 years, ... |
| 114 | Impromptu in G-flat major, Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz, a composer who represents the 19th-century Romantic era... |
| 115 | Impromptu in G-flat major, Op. 90 No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Romanticism is a music style that prioritizes emotion |
| 116 | Impromptus No. 3 in B-flat major, D 935, Op. 142Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A leading Austrian composer of the early 19th century, Fr… |
| 117 | Fantasy in C major, Op. 15, D 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schubert’s Fantasy in C major... |
| 118 | Fantasia in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schu..., a composer who represents the Romantic era, |
| 119 | Fantasy in F minor, Op. 103, D 940Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Composed in the year Franz Schubert died... |
| 120 | Demon KingFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A moving piece: Schubert’s masterpiece “Erlkönig” |
| 121 | Demon King (Easy Piano Version)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | From a slow melody to the tragic truth hidden behind it... |
| 122 | troutFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Was called the king of German lieder |
| 123 | Schubert’s Lullaby (from “I Can Play the Piano! Junior 3”)Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Practice Pieces for Beginner Pianists |
| 124 | Impromptu in E-flat major, Op. 90 No. 2Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Impromptus: combining fundamental technique and beauty |
| 125 | SerenadeFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Serenade by Schubert |
| 126 | Military MarchFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s heroic and bright piano duet |
| 127 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The unfinished work of Schubert, known as the “King of Song”… |
| 128 | Wiegenlied Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Originally German lyrics, but in Japan they are in Japanese... |
| 129 | Unfinished SymphonyFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s representative work composed in 1822… |
| 130 | polite verb suffix (masu); used to make verbs polite in JapaneseFranz Schubert | play_arrow | It feels like musical notes are about to pop right out of the piano... |
| 131 | Impromptu No. 3, Op. 90-3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Franz Schubert’s masterpiece “Impromptu No.…” |
| 132 | Impromptu No. 3Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The piano piece that Schubert composed in 1827... |
| 133 | Fantasia in F minorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | An emotionally moving song that touches the heartstrings. It’s as if the stars... |
| 134 | Symphony No. 8 in C majorFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Composed in 1825–26, consisting of four movements… |
| 135 | Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D 821Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Allure of Schubert’s Arpeggione Piece |
| 136 | Symphony No. 7 “Unfinished Symphony”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | The Story of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony |
| 137 | Winter Journey, Op. 89, D. 911, No. 1: ‘Good Night’Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Overview of Schubert’s masterpiece “Winterreise” |
| 138 | Cradle Song, Op. 98 No. 2, D. 498Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s Lullaby, Reminiscence of Mother |
| 139 | Fantasia, Op. 103, D. 940Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A late-life piano duet filled with melancholy |
| 140 | Die schöne Müllerin, Op. 25 D 795 No. 1: “Wandering”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Schubert’s song cycle “Die schöne Müllerin” |
| 141 | Song cycle ‘Swan Song’ No. 4 ‘Serenade’Franz Schubert | play_arrow | Performance of Schubert’s Serenade |
| 142 | Fantasy in C major, D 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”Franz Schubert | play_arrow | It is a solo piano piece published in 1822. |
| 143 | Ave MariaFranz Schubert | play_arrow | A song so famous for its pure and beautiful melody... |
| 144 | Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D 845Franz Schubert | play_arrow | A representative piano sonata by Schubert at age 28 |


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