Similarities Between Schubert And Franz Liszt

When researching various romantic composers, it is easy to see how different they are and the reflection pinpointed during the romantic era. Although Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt have some minor similarities, the differences between the romantic composers are remarkable.

Both composers were involved in education as a teacher, at some instance in their lives. This was definitely not a calling for Schubert. He quit working at this father’s school because he hated it. On the other hand, Liszt loved to teach and did this in his own free will. Hundreds of composers would travel to Weiman, just to receive teaching by Liszt. He would even do this free of charge. This proves Liszt had a calling as an educator, while Schubert did not.

While they

both had a background of some kind in education, it is also evident they both lived in Vienna around the same period of time. Liszt actually studied in Vienna. This is where he met Schuman and Beethoven. While Liszt studied there, he became a virtuoso piano player, while Schubert did not. Liszt seemed to be more favored for his skill as a piano player, while Schubert was favored more for his compositions.
Regardless of where each resided and came to settle, it is also evidently clear that Schubert did not mingle with aristocracy, while Liszt in fact had two relationships with aristocratic women. Liszt was much more of a “ladies’ man”, so to speak. He was attractive and talented. While Liszt performed as a virtuoso pianist, Schubert mostly performed at parties for the middle class.
The differences between Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt are remarkable. They both led extraordinary lives and had a deep passion for musical composition which is very still alive in today’s symphonies and orchestras.