January 31 - Franz Schubert; George Benjamin (The Musical Birthday Series)

Franz Schubert (31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was one of the greatest nineteenth century composers.

In seinem Armen

A father went out on a ride

With his sickly young son at his side.

The kid saw a ghost,

And knew he was toast….

He screamed for his father and died.

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George Benjamin (b. 31 January 1960) is an important British composer with a large catalog of works. 

Written on Love and Violence

George Benjamin of late

Has decided to create

    Two operas lurid and shocking.

No matter how you feel

About the scandal appeal,

   They certainly got people talking.

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