Throughout my life I’ve been in awe of Franz Schubert.My sister would sing his songs to me and I was enchanted. I’ve become devoted to Schubert,as I am with Beethoven. I cannot imagine what I might have missed had I not had that introduction so young☺️
It is stories like yours that is the essence of what music and musicians are about. Easily forgotten in the world of who plays in what hall, and agents shaping stardoms. Thank you for an inspiring comment.
My experience is slightly different. Schubert found me as a normal child and throughout a happy life. Always as a source of joy. Now an octogenarian, Shubert is my beloved spiritual companion. Often the responsible for a senior man crying, a crying full of sweetness of empathy or in the enjoyment of a steady musical orgasm.
Franz Schubert, for me, is the greatest composer of all music. Being able to write those songs, song cycles, string pieces, last two symphonies and wonderful amount of amazing solo piano music is so unreal. He had the most natural creative ability, he wasn't as trained as Bruckner, Brahms, Mozart and Mendelssohn. He knew how to do anything, he was born to be composer of many areas of music, not just tunes.
''Kannst Du Mich Lieben?'' yes! How wonderful you and your wife played the Fantasy. To quote Schubert; ''Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife''...
Thank you Chad! Your comment came in just as I am finishing up the third and last episode, which has both an orchestral work and chamber music in it. We will premiere on Schubert's birthday, Jan 31 (Sunday) at 1pm eastern, hope to see you then!
Such good points about the Schubertiades. Schubert was not adept at self-promotion, largely, I think, because he was so temperamentally unsuited to it. Also he came from a lower economic stratum than all the friends in his circle. In such a hierarchical society as early 19th century Vienna, that must have made a difference in how at ease and confident he felt asserting himself in any but a strictly musical context.
Thanks again! Yes I think the picture of Schubert sitting at people's home, entertaining them while they were fawning over his great artistry is a quite romanticized one. At the same time, there WAS probably heartfelt support from many of his friends. One critic complained of the exaggerated applause and bravos from his friends at a concert. Since you are obviously a knowledgable Schubertian, I can recommend the website figures-of-speech.com/anciliary/collection-schubert.htm One does not have to agree with everything, but it is one of best sources of interesting Schubert writing I have found. If you have the time please join for the premiere of the third and final episode on January 31, Schubert's birth date!
@@WorldOfBeethoven I love the Schubert section of Figures of Speech! I only know as much German as I've memorized from the texts of Schubert's Lieder. So the articles there analyzing the texts have been invaluable to me. I'm so sorry they're on a hiatus now. I hope they'll resume posting soon. Thank you so much for the invitation. Of course I will be joining you on the 31st of January. It's the most important date of the year to me.
PS. Your excellent point about how the vulgar and shallow environment he performed in, was holding him back, makes complete sense. This is the story of a genius amongst decadent, extremely common, and vulgar people....he just ended up in there because he found nothing better and someone convinced him he should be there.
I was naughty and praised your portrayal on another site...(the one with the film). This is so relaxing and feeds my soul. Thank you for this gem of musicianship to rise up through the cloud of Covid.
Thank you. I cannot follow the story of Schubert's life without becoming extremely emotional. I much enjoyed the two compositions played masterfully with beautiful tone on the Shihuru Kawai. The Impromptu No. 2 op 90 I like it played a little more suave, it is not a Liszt virtuosity transcription, but I understand that it has become a concert piece, and so it has to bring out virtuosity.
Thank you so much Maestro Tengstrand for this great storytelling and rendition of Schubert's truly fantastic pieces, especially for this beautiful story behind Schubert's Fantaisie 🌟 Looking forward for third part on January 31. 🎼🎹🎶✨
I really loved all your videos about Schubert and how you are explaining every single detail not only from his personal biography but also about the historical context and the music. I strongly believe that Schubert is the most underrated composer of the History of Music, even his operas are incredibly amazing - Sakontala (the unfinished), Alfonso und Estrella... all the lieders... I remember the story about his friend in prision. I also have the think that at the end his character or personality was very special and concrete but I don´t believe that he was only a composer for small circles, since he wrote operas and big symphonies that are of course done for bigger scenarios.
Brahms wasn't a virtuoso pianist, but he was pretty good, and he wrote two piano concertos. I think Schubert could have done the same. Schubert wrote no concertos. I think he was afraid people would want him to perform on stage. He was too shy around people he didn't know but not around his inner circle of friends. I think those Schubertiades were fun for him because he loved the intimacy. Most of his music was intimate.
I don't know if I'm starting to form myself in piano or music theory someday in my life, but your material certainly made me gain a little more of the love I already have for it. The same can be said about biographies, narrative, narration, performance and authoral streamed cinema.
I can give testimonial that the cultivation of classical music, playing an instrument or not, can provide for much enjoyments later in life when other enjoyments die out.
Throughout my life I’ve been in awe of Franz Schubert.My sister would sing his songs to me and I was enchanted.
I’ve become devoted to Schubert,as I am with Beethoven.
I cannot imagine what I might have missed had I not had that introduction so young☺️
Schubert found me in a dark period of my life and became a most valued companion. He just gets me. Truly enjoyed it thank you.
It is stories like yours that is the essence of what music and musicians are about. Easily forgotten in the world of who plays in what hall, and agents shaping stardoms. Thank you for an inspiring comment.
My experience is slightly different. Schubert found me as a normal child and throughout a happy life. Always as a source of joy. Now an octogenarian, Shubert is my beloved spiritual companion. Often the responsible for a senior man crying, a crying full of sweetness of empathy or in the enjoyment of a steady musical orgasm.
I would very much appreciated it and grateful if you do more of Schubert series ❤❤❤❤
Franz Schubert, for me, is the greatest composer of all music. Being able to write those songs, song cycles, string pieces, last two symphonies and wonderful amount of amazing solo piano music is so unreal. He had the most natural creative ability, he wasn't as trained as Bruckner, Brahms, Mozart and Mendelssohn. He knew how to do anything, he was born to be composer of many areas of music, not just tunes.
I love how passionate us Schubertians are , Great narrative Sir :)
''Kannst Du Mich Lieben?'' yes! How wonderful you and your wife played the Fantasy. To quote Schubert; ''Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife''...
Love this! Thank you for sharing music and the love of music with us! ❤
As a singer who adores SCHUBERT I thank you from my heart and soul for this GREAT and emotional documentary!!!❤
I was trying to hold back the tears during your performance 👏
This is freaking high quality documentary
Part2 was also very well presented! Thank you. Nice to think he had some love in the end, in addition to music.
Thank you Chad! Your comment came in just as I am finishing up the third and last episode, which has both an orchestral work and chamber music in it. We will premiere on Schubert's birthday, Jan 31 (Sunday) at 1pm eastern, hope to see you then!
Thank you for this wonderful examination of Schubert. You describe the music beautifully!
Thank you for these excellent videos!
Such a beautiful tribute to Schubert and his celestial music. Greetings from Spain
Schubert is still to this day one of my favorites next with Bach,Sibelius and Handel.
Let's be confident that Schubert's music will be a top favorite not just "still to this day" but for the whole duration of our civilization.
Fantastic! Can't wait for the third part!
Greetings from Italy.
"Can you love me" was spot on ...!
Schubert is a miracle
Thank you again! This is so beautiful!
Qué maravilla! Hermoso trabajo. Un tesoro
What a truly insightful,beautiful journey.
Such good points about the Schubertiades. Schubert was not adept at self-promotion, largely, I think, because he was so temperamentally unsuited to it. Also he came from a lower economic stratum than all the friends in his circle. In such a hierarchical society as early 19th century Vienna, that must have made a difference in how at ease and confident he felt asserting himself in any but a strictly musical context.
Thanks again! Yes I think the picture of Schubert sitting at people's home, entertaining them while they were fawning over his great artistry is a quite romanticized one. At the same time, there WAS probably heartfelt support from many of his friends. One critic complained of the exaggerated applause and bravos from his friends at a concert. Since you are obviously a knowledgable Schubertian, I can recommend the website figures-of-speech.com/anciliary/collection-schubert.htm One does not have to agree with everything, but it is one of best sources of interesting Schubert writing I have found. If you have the time please join for the premiere of the third and final episode on January 31, Schubert's birth date!
@@WorldOfBeethoven I love the Schubert section of Figures of Speech! I only know as much German as I've memorized from the texts of Schubert's Lieder. So the articles there analyzing the texts have been invaluable to me. I'm so sorry they're on a hiatus now. I hope they'll resume posting soon.
Thank you so much for the invitation. Of course I will be joining you on the 31st of January. It's the most important date of the year to me.
@@WorldOfBeethoven Yes I also found this website recently, a great source with indepth articles!
I might be naive but for me nobody else wrote such beautiful melodys.
You are not naive at all. Many of us place Schubert among the very few top musical composers of all times.
I have goose bumps! Can you love me. I love the imaginative, informed speculation. I love it!!
PS. Your excellent point about how the vulgar and shallow environment he performed in, was holding him back, makes complete sense. This is the story of a genius amongst decadent, extremely common, and vulgar people....he just ended up in there because he found nothing better and someone convinced him he should be there.
No, they were not common and vulgar people. They were cultured and artistic people (except for that dilettante Schober).
I was naughty and praised your portrayal on another site...(the one with the film). This is so relaxing and feeds my soul. Thank you for this gem of musicianship to rise up through the cloud of Covid.
Thank you. I cannot follow the story of Schubert's life without becoming extremely emotional. I much enjoyed the two compositions played masterfully with beautiful tone on the Shihuru Kawai. The Impromptu No. 2 op 90 I like it played a little more suave, it is not a Liszt virtuosity transcription, but I understand that it has become a concert piece, and so it has to bring out virtuosity.
Both illuminating and, in its way, quite moving; thank you!
Thank you so much Maestro Tengstrand for this great storytelling and rendition of Schubert's truly fantastic pieces, especially for this beautiful story behind Schubert's Fantaisie 🌟
Looking forward for third part on January 31.
🎼🎹🎶✨
I really loved all your videos about Schubert and how you are explaining every single detail not only from his personal biography but also about the historical context and the music. I strongly believe that Schubert is the most underrated composer of the History of Music, even his operas are incredibly amazing - Sakontala (the unfinished), Alfonso und Estrella... all the lieders... I remember the story about his friend in prision. I also have the think that at the end his character or personality was very special and concrete but I don´t believe that he was only a composer for small circles, since he wrote operas and big symphonies that are of course done for bigger scenarios.
Thank you so much for this video production! I’m loving learning about Schubert and LOVE listening and watching you play!! Genius!!!
Brilliant!
Thank you for this wonderful presentation. I hope to attend one of your lectures and concerts again at Scandinavia House when it's safe to do so.
Great second part, particularly very interesting interpretation of Schubert's intent in his Fantasie. Looking forward for the third one!
Thank you! I am aiming to broadcast it on January 31, Franz's birthday.
The section on Caroline 19:30 deserves special mention. Very moving.
Åh, sååå bra - en fantastisk upplevelse- tack Per! Antoinette Kinnander
Väldigt intressant. Tack så mycket!
👍👍
Underbart! 💕
Really interesting theory, now I have a question (I only have basic German knowledge). Would have Schubert used the 'du' form with Caroline?
Of course. "Du" is for personal, intimate exchange, like Caroline must have been so much in Schubert's mind.
pity you didn't include the most beautiful music ever written - that first episode of the Fantasie!
What is the opening piece? Very beautiful.
That is the Fantasy in f-minor for four hands (Schubert)
What is the piece in the beginning?
It is his Impromptu in A flat Op. 142 No. 2
Brahms wasn't a virtuoso pianist, but he was pretty good, and he wrote two piano concertos. I think Schubert could have done the same. Schubert wrote no concertos. I think he was afraid people would want him to perform on stage. He was too shy around people he didn't know but not around his inner circle of friends. I think those Schubertiades were fun for him because he loved the intimacy. Most of his music was intimate.
19:30
I don't know if I'm starting to form myself in piano or music theory someday in my life, but your material certainly made me gain a little more of the love I already have for it.
The same can be said about biographies, narrative, narration, performance and authoral streamed cinema.
I can give testimonial that the cultivation of classical music, playing an instrument or not, can provide for much enjoyments later in life when other enjoyments die out.