Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Franz Schubert
des einstigen
k.k. Stadtkonviktes
besuchte
Franz Schubert
von 1808 - 1813
das akademische
Gymnasium als Pensionär
& Hofsängerknabe
Gestiftet v. Wiener Männer Gesang Verein
1924
In this building, which formerly housed the Imperial Seminary, Franz Schubert attended the higher academic grade school from 1808 to 1813 on an Imperial Choir scholarship.
Erected 1924 by Wiener Männer Gesang Verein.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 48° 12.519′ N, 16° 22.647′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz and Bäckerstrasse, on the right when traveling north on Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 1, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rudjer J. Bošković (here, next to this marker); Ulrich Zwingli (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Aula der Wissenschaften / Hall of Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Former University Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Freiherr von Vogelsang (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andrij Hnatschyn (about 150 meters away); Charles de L'Ecluse (Clusius) (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Franz Schubert (Wikipedia). "...Young Schubert first came to the attention of Antonio Salieri, then Vienna's leading musical authority, in 1804, when his vocal talent was recognized. In October 1808, he became a pupil at the Stadtkonvikt (Imperial Seminary) through a choir scholarship. At the Stadtkonvikt, he was introduced to the overtures and symphonies of Mozart, and the symphonies of Joseph Haydn and his younger brother Michael. His exposure to these and lesser works, combined with occasional visits to the opera, laid the foundation for a broader musical education...." (Submitted on July 6, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.