Franz Schubert was an Austrian composer and one of the most prolific composers of the 19th century. He is best known for his LIEDER, or art songs, which are a type of German song composed for solo voice and piano accompaniment. Schubert wrote over 600 LIEDER during his lifetime, making him one of the most important composers of LIEDER in history. His LIEDER are characterized by their melodic beauty and emotional depth, and remain popular to this day.