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Johann Schobert (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a Silesian composer and harpsichordist who was active in Paris during the Classical period.

Early Life and Career[edit]

Schobert was born in Silesia, a region that is now part of modern-day Poland. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually moved to Paris, where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.

Musical Contributions[edit]

Schobert is best known for his compositions for the harpsichord, which were highly regarded for their expressive qualities and technical demands. His works include numerous sonatas and concertos, which were influential in the development of the Classical style.

Schobert's music was admired by many of his contemporaries, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who arranged some of Schobert's sonatas for his own performances.

Death[edit]

Johann Schobert died in Paris on 28 August 1767 under tragic circumstances. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones.

Legacy[edit]

Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated. His compositions are considered an important part of the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period in music.

References[edit]

Daniel,

 Music in European Capitals: The Galant Style, 1720-1780, 
  
 Norton, 
 2003, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0-393-04825-9,

Zaslaw, Neal,

 Mozart's Piano Concertos: Text, Context, Interpretation, 
 Journal of Musicology, 
 1994,
 Vol. 12(Issue: 3),
 pp. 345-367,

External Links[edit]

International Music Score Library Project: Johann Schobert

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-[[file:schobert.jpg|thumb|schobert]] '''Johann Schobert''' (ca. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a [[composer]] and [[harpsichordist]] of the [[Classical period (music)|Classical period]]. He was born in [[Silesia]], which was then part of the [[Habsburg Monarchy]], and he spent much of his career in [[Paris]], [[France]].
+[[File:Johann_schobert.jpg|Johann Schobert|thumb]]
+'''Johann Schobert''' (c. 1720 – 28 August 1767) was a [[Silesian]] composer and [[harpsichordist]] who was active in [[Paris]] during the [[Classical period]].
-== Life and Career ==
+== Early Life and Career ==
-Schobert's early life is not well-documented, but he is believed to have been born around 1720. He first gained recognition as a composer and performer in the 1760s. By 1760, Schobert had moved to Paris, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the city's musical scene.
+Schobert was born in [[Silesia]], a region that is now part of modern-day [[Poland]]. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually moved to [[Paris]], where he became a prominent figure in the musical scene.
-In Paris, Schobert became known for his virtuosic harpsichord playing and his innovative compositions. He was particularly noted for his keyboard works, which included sonatas and concertos. His music was characterized by its expressive melodies and intricate harmonies, which were ahead of their time.
+== Musical Contributions ==
+Schobert is best known for his compositions for the [[harpsichord]], which were highly regarded for their expressive qualities and technical demands. His works include numerous [[sonatas]] and [[concertos]], which were influential in the development of the [[Classical style]].
-Schobert's compositions were highly regarded by his contemporaries, and he was associated with several prominent musicians of the period, including [[Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach]] and [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]. In fact, Mozart and his father, [[Leopold Mozart]], held Schobert's music in high esteem, and some of Schobert's works influenced the young Mozart's early compositions.
+Schobert's music was admired by many of his contemporaries, including [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]], who arranged some of Schobert's sonatas for his own performances.
 == Death ==
-Johann Schobert's life was tragically cut short when he died on 28 August 1767. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones. This unfortunate event brought an abrupt end to his promising career.
+Johann Schobert died in [[Paris]] on 28 August 1767 under tragic circumstances. He and several members of his family died after consuming poisonous mushrooms, which they had mistaken for edible ones.
 == Legacy ==
-Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated after his passing. His works were published and circulated widely, and they played a role in the development of the Classical style. Schobert's influence can be seen in the works of later composers, including Mozart, who incorporated elements of Schobert's style into his own compositions.
+Despite his untimely death, Schobert's music continued to be performed and appreciated. His compositions are considered an important part of the transition from the [[Baroque]] to the [[Classical period]] in music.
-== Selected Works ==
+== See Also ==
-* Harpsichord Sonatas
-* Harpsichord Concertos
-* Chamber Music
-== Related Pages ==
 * [[Classical period (music)]]
-* [[Harpsichord]]
+* [[List of Classical era composers]]
 * [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]
-* [[Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach]]
-* [[Leopold Mozart]]
 == References ==
-{{Reflist}}
+* {{Cite book |last=Heartz |first=Daniel |title=Music in European Capitals: The Galant Style, 1720-1780 |year=2003 |publisher=Norton |isbn=978-0-393-04825-9}}
+* {{Cite journal |last=Zaslaw |first=Neal |title=Mozart's Piano Concertos: Text, Context, Interpretation |journal=Journal of Musicology |volume=12 |issue=3 |year=1994 |pages=345-367}}
 == External Links ==
-{{Commons category|Johann Schobert}}
+* [https://www.imslp.org/wiki/Category:Schobert,_Johann International Music Score Library Project: Johann Schobert]
-[[Category:1720s births]]
+[[Category:1720 births]]
 [[Category:1767 deaths]]
 [[Category:Classical-period composers]]
+[[Category:French composers]]
 [[Category:Harpsichordists]]
 [[Category:People from Silesia]]
-[[Category:Deaths from poisoning]]
-{{Composer-stub}}