Franz Schubert - Ständchen, D. 920 for Alto solo, Male Chorus & Piano

Franz Peter Schubert (31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer. Schubert died before his 32nd birthday, but was extremely prolific during his lifetime. His output consists of over 600 secular vocal works (mainly Lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of chamber and piano music. Ständchen, D 920 for Alto solo, Male Chorus & Piano (July 1827) Librettist: Franz Grillparzer (1791-1872 Written as a tribute for the birthday of Louise Gosmar (1803-1858) Martha Hart, mezzo soprano Robert Shaw Chamber Singers conducted by Robert Shaw Norman Mackenzie, piano