The short yet musically prolific life of Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert, a prolific composer with a tragic life, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include his gift for melody, efficiency with composing, arrest in Vienna, and the emotional journey depicted in his song cycle 'Deventariza, The Winter Journey'. The difficulties he faced in Vienna, his daily rituals, and his innovative use of two cellos in his cello quintet are also explored.