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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Information about the composer Franz Schubert and his operas.

An Austrian composer who wrote almost 1000 works,

Operas:

Fierrabras

Schubert's only successful opera.

Synopsis

The opera is about the adventures of the knight Fierrabras and his conversion to Christianity..

Recommended recordings on CD

Abbado/Protschka/Mattila (Deutsche Grammophon 459 503-2)

459 503-2

Briskly conducted, and good sound.

Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Claudio Abbado.

Cast: Josef Protschka (Fierrabras), Karita Mattila (Emma), Robert Gambill (Eginhard).

Deutsche Grammophon 459 503-2