First orchestral work of Schubert to be played in public. July - Schubert resigns from teaching. Becomes music tutor to Esterhazy family at Zseliz in Hungary. Begins light-hearted love affair with the countess's chambermaid, Pepi Pockelhofer. They remain friends for years.
Starts work on Trout Quintet.
Dec 1 - Amateur tenor Augustvon Gymnich, performs Erlkonig outside of Schubert's small circle of friends. A series of public and private performances begins. Schubert's fortunes take a turn for the better. Feb - Moves into house near Mayrhofer in Wipplingerstrasse. March - Entusiastic reception by public of Erlkonig.