- Written in 1816, when the composer was 19, Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 follows the standard four-movement structure (Allegro – Andante – Menuetto – Allegro vivace).
- The work sounds decidedly “Classical,” and is thought to pay homage to the music of Mozart and Haydn.1
- Fun fact: In 1816, Schubert composed about 200 works–a busy year indeed!
- Listen for: the singing style of the violins. Schubert is best remembered for his Lieder, and his songwriting abilities carried over into many of his instrumental works.2
Sources
- Dave Kopplin, “Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485,” Hollywood Bowl, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/musicdb/pieces/4016/symphony-no-5-in-b-flat-major-d-485.
- “Mozart Fanboy: A Guide to Schubert’s Symphony No. 5,” Houston Symphony (2017), accessed January 15, 2026, https://houstonsymphony.org/guide-schubert-symphony-no-5/.
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