SCHUBERT, FRANZ (PETER)

born , Jan. 31, 1797, Himmelpfortgrund, near Vienna died Nov. 19, 1828, Vienna Austrian composer who bridged the worlds of Classical and Romantic music, noted for the melody and harmony in his songs (lieder) and chamber music. Among other works are Symphony in C Major (The Great; 1828), Symphony in B Minor (Unfinished; 1822), masses, and piano works.