Franz Schubert

String Quintet in C major op. post 163 D 956

Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C major, D 956 (Op. posth. 163), is universally celebrated as one of the supreme pinnacles of chamber music literature. By scoring the ensemble with two violoncellos alongside two violins and a viola, this late masterpiece unfolds an incomparable acoustic depth, warmth, and emotional intensity—ranging from ethereal transcendence to dramatic passion. This practical study score from the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag is based on the authoritative Urtext of the New Schubert Edition. It offers musicians, students, and classical music enthusiasts supreme editorial reliability paired with a brilliantly clear layout. An indispensable reference work for in-depth score analysis, academic study, or following along during an unforgettable listening experience.