New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-04
TRIBUTE BY world
TO poet MUSICIAN
Franz Schubert, Dead 100 Years,
Lives in His Works

tribute to one man as it did last
month. when over 100000 men and
women raised their voices in song to
one Of the greatest composers of the
18th century. Franz Schubert. The
occasion was the Tooth anniversary
of his death and the place was
Vienna. where he was born and
where he produced some of the best
music of the last century, which was
handed down to coming generations
as representing the work of a gen.
Jus. who was called to the great be-
yond at an age when most men be-
gin their careers.
The world owed this man a tribute
and debt of gratitude for his ex-
cellent compositions and it could paw
both in no better manner than to
sing his works. before multitude
OF people representing every nation
on earth.
Schubert was born in 1897 Of
musical family and learned the
fundamentals of music from his par
ents, who taught him both piano and
violin. He mastered the instruments
after studying with the best teachers
OF his time and his success was
largely due to his independent study
and hard work. He was not merely
a musician, but as List character
lied him 1.-THE most poetic musician
that ever lived"
At the age of IL he already began
to compose music and his success
was assured as he reached the age
OF 10 when he produced "Erlking"
and "Wanderer." The publication of
his successes was hampered by pow
erty and lack of public recognition.
lie could not devote much of his
time to his beloved work of COM
posing. as he had to teach to keep
the wolf from the door and it was
not until 1921 that his works were
first published, or just 10 years be-
fore his immature death, caused
most likely through overwork and
a bitter struggle with poverty.
Works Popular Today
In spite of these handicaps, the
young composer, accomplished what
only genius could. having compos-
ed 600 songs, numerous instrument
al pieces for the piano and violin.
choruses. operas, an orator.
10 and nine symphonies, of which
the most famous are Unfinished
Symphony in B Minor" and "sym-
phony in c. Major" What concert
orchestra does not include one Of
his compositions in its programs
what musician, whether Just a be-
ginner or a professional. does not
play his "serenade" or Ave Maria?
schubert's works are played often
er perhaps, than any other composer.
The world like sentiment and poetry |
and in the works of Schubert can be |
found both in large measure. Had !!
he lived in luxury. perhaps the world !
would not have today such numbers |
like "Valse Senfimentale", Moment /
Musical, the beautiful and senti-
"Serenade and the inspiring
Ave Maria" Such music could not
20 concocted in any other circum-
tances and there is every reason
o believe that his music will live
orever for future generations to en- |
oy and wonder at this mans ability
o link together poetic expression,
sentiment and music.
Schuberts songs as well as his in
trumentai compositions place him
Lmong the immortal masters and are
# imperislable fame. Robert Schu-
mann. who lived after Schubert and
Who no doubt was Influenced by his
once said of him: He
las strains for the most subtle
thoughts and feelings. nay even for
he very events and conditions of
ife: and innumerable as are the
hades of human thought and aspir-
tion SO various is his music. What
yer his eye beholds. whatever his
and touches, turns into music" Az
tribute and one that should
re inscribed in the heart of every
auslclan to pass on to the next and
uture generations. Genius like that
t Schubert Is rare and the world
annot forget such masters.
1t is noteworthy that America was !
ell represented at the Schubert a
entennial in Vienna. which was s
'ifhout doubt the greatest tribute
yer paid TO a master musician and
omposer.