The Rise and Demise of Schubert

My Birth

Jan 31, 1797

I was born in Vienna, the Republic of Austria on January 31, 1797. My father was Franz Theodor Schubert, and he was a parish schoolmaster and son of a Moravian peasant. My mother was Elizabeth Vietz, the daughter of a Silesian master locksmith. I have 15 siblings, but eleven died when they were babies. (cc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/reivax/

First Musical Instruction

Mar 9, 1803

At the age of six, my father taught me about musical instruction. cc http://www.flickr.com/photos/khrawlings/

Enrolling in School

Aug 14, 1804

I was enrolled at the Himmelpfortgrund School. My music instructor was Michael Holzer. cc http://www.flickr.com/photos/pheezy/

Choir Scholarship

Sep 22, 1808

I was selected to join the Stadtkonvikt for a choir scholarship. During this time, I listened to the overtures and symphony’s of Mozart. cc http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisisbossi/

My First Job

Dec 19, 1813

After graduating from the Stadtkonvikt, I composed my first symphony. I then began to teach at a school that my father owned. I also began to receive private lesson from Antonio Salieri. cc http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsilver/

A Wedding Proposal

Nov 23, 1815

I proposed Therese Grob, who was 17-year-old maiden, but I was turned down. (cc) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2784997382_7dd9220f8b.jpg
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One of My First Supporters

May 2, 1816

I was thrilled when Franz von Schober who was a terrific student offered me support. (cc) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Franz_von_Schober.jpg

The Unfinished Symphony

Apr 27, 1822

I began to compose the Unfinished Symphony. I also contracted the syphilis, which was the cause of my early death.This year I met Carl Maria von Weber and Ludwig van Beethoven. (cc) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/112068028_5d05053374.jpg

After My Trip to Želiezovce,

Sep 25, 1824

I returned from my trip to Želiezovce, and I composed the Divertissement a l'Hongroise and the String Quartet. (cc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/machefsky/

Ellens dritter Gesang

May 5, 1825

I composed my song, Ellens dritter Gesang, which many people mistake as the Ave Maria. (cc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/andycoan/

A Year of Composing

Apr 27, 1826

At the beginning of this year, I composed the String Quartet in, with the variations on Death and the Maiden. Later this year I also composed, the String Quartet, the "Rondeau brilliant" for piano and violin, and the Piano Sonata. (cc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/freeparking/

On The Road to Death

Oct 16, 1828

My health begins to rapidly deteriorate. It is said that I may have typhoid fever or mercury poisoning, Mercury is a common treatment for syphilis. I don’t expect to survive my illness, and I found consolation in reading, especially books written by Fenimore Cooper. (cc) http://www.jandysbooks.com/genfic/deerslyr.html

Illness Has Taken Over

Nov 19, 1828

I passed away on November 19. I requested being buried next to Beethoven in the villeage cemetary of Wahring. (cc) http://www.flickr.com/photos/wheatfields/