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)
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