Schubert's Winterreise published posthumously (1828)

The posthumous publication of Franz Schubert's song cycle Winterreise concluded in Vienna on 30 December 1828. Publisher Tobias Haslinger released the second part of the cycle, which Schubert had composed in October 1827. The composer died on 19 November 1828, leaving proofs of this section unfinished, which were subsequently finalized and printed.

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Publication Context. Winterreise, a setting of 24 poems by Wilhelm Müller, was composed in two parts. The first part was published on 14 January 1828. The second part, composed in October 1827, remained in proof stage when Schubert died. Tobias Haslinger completed the publication process, releasing the second part on 30 December 1828, shortly after the composer's death in November.

Finalizing the Cycle. Schubert was actively correcting proofs for the second part of Winterreise days before his death on 19 November 1828. The publication of this section occurred on 30 December 1828, marking the completion of the cycle's release. This event distinguishes the publication date from the composition dates of 1827, highlighting the posthumous nature of the final installment.

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