Even famous people have birthdays!
Franz Peter Schubert was born on this day in 1797. Schubert wrote over 600 lieder (songs) and 9 symphonies, including his 8th and most famous, Unfinished. No one is sure why, but Schubert never completed this piece, only writing 2 movements, and sketching a third. The existence of this piece was not made public until 37 years after his death!
Also born on this day are minimalist composer Philip Glass (1937), and rock drummer/singer Phil Collins (1951).
Happy Thursday!
Franz Peter Schubert was born on this day in 1797. Schubert wrote over 600 lieder (songs) and 9 symphonies, including his 8th and most famous, Unfinished. No one is sure why, but Schubert never completed this piece, only writing 2 movements, and sketching a third. The existence of this piece was not made public until 37 years after his death!
Also born on this day are minimalist composer Philip Glass (1937), and rock drummer/singer Phil Collins (1951).
Happy Thursday!