From the Archives - Schubert's incidental music to 'Rosamunde'

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published April 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM CDT

Franz Schubert had a habit of becoming associated with terrible plays, but his glorious melodies eclipsed it all and lives on. We have his “heavenly music” for the play “Rosamunde – Princess of Cyprus” in a recording that elevates it to the highest artistic level.

Compositions and Recordings

"Rosamunde" Incidental Music
by Franz Schubert
Willi Boskovsky with the Staatskapelle Dresden; Elena Contrubas

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

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Brooke Knoll

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