Franz Schubert Life and Musical Career

Question 1

What job did Schubert take on after his father?

Answer 1

briefly taught in his father’s school

Question 2

Which songs did Schubert write in his <b>late teens</b>?

Answer 2

<i>Gretchen am Spinnrade,</i>

Erlkönig</i>

Question 3

How was Schubert’s life as a freelance musician?

Answer 3

lived in poverty in Vienna

Question 4

How did Schubert make money while he was in poverty?

Answer 4

in Hungarysold songs through private subscriptions, but at a very low price

Question 5

Which family did Schubert briefly work for on 1818?

Answer 5

Esterházy family

Question 6

Who was a well known admirer of Schubert’s?

Answer 6

renowned baritone <b>Johann Michael Vogl</b>

Question 7

Which family initiated musical evenings for Schubert?

Answer 7

affluent <b>Sonnleithner family</b> initiated events,

now known as <b><i>Schubertiades</i></b>

Question 8

What disease did Schubert suffer from on 1822?

Answer 8

<b><i>syphilis</i></b>

Question 9

When did Schubert meet Beethoven?

Answer 9

1827 on Beethoven’s deathbed, their only meeting

Question 10

When did Schubert die?

Answer 10

1828 (November 19), age 31