Schubert and Friends
2/8 As he entered his twenties, Schubert was finally persuaded by his friends to abandon his hated teaching job and take his chances as a professional composer. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Franz Schubert
Pax vobiscum D.551
Performer: Jens FUHR - Piano Performer: Markus EICHE - Baritone
- Naxos.
- 8554799.
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Franz Schubert
Adagio and rondo concertante in F major D.487 for violin, viola, cello and piano
Performer: Melos Ensemble
- EMI.
- CDM 7-69420-2.
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Franz Schubert
Einsamkeit (Gib mir die Fulle der Einsamkeit) D.620
Performer: Gundula JANOWITZ - Soprano Performer: Irwin GAGE - Piano
- Orfeo.
- C592021.
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Franz Schubert
Kantate zum Geburtstag des Sangers Johann Michael Vogl D.666 for soprano, tenor, bass and
Performer: Gerald FINLEY - Bass Performer: Graham JOHNSON - Piano Performer: Lynne DAWSON - Soprano Performer: Michael SCHADE - Tenor
- HYPERION.
- CDJ-33034.
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- Sun 25 Mar 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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