Lieder (Songs for Solo Voice and Piano):
Schubert is best known for his lieder, which form the bulk of his vocal output. He composed over 600 lieder, setting texts by various poets, including Goethe, Schiller, Heine, and Mayrhofer. Among his most famous lieder are "Erlkönig," "Gretchen am Spinnrade," "Heidenröslein," and "An die Musik."
Part-Songs and Choruses:
Schubert also wrote a significant number of part-songs and choruses for various vocal combinations, including male voice choruses, female voice choruses, and mixed choruses. These compositions include both sacred and secular works, such as "Gesang der Geister über den Wassern," "Ständchen," and "Nachtgesang im Walde."
Sacred Choral Works:
Schubert's sacred choral works include masses, offertories, graduales, and hymns. Some of his well-known sacred compositions include the Mass in G major, the Mass in A flat major, and the Stabat Mater.
Operas:
Schubert composed several operas, including "Des Teufels Lustschloss," "Die Zauberharfe," and "Fierrabras." Despite his talent for composing lieder, Schubert's operas were not as widely successful during his lifetime.
Incidental Music:
Schubert wrote incidental music for various stage productions, including plays, dramas, and ballets. Some notable examples include the overture and entr'actes for the play "Rosamunde" and the music for the ballet "Die Verschworenen."
Orchestral Works:
While primarily known for his vocal music, Schubert also composed several orchestral works, including symphonies, overtures, and smaller orchestral pieces. Among his most famous orchestral works are the "Unfinished Symphony" (Symphony No. 8 in B minor), the Symphony No. 9 in C major, and the Rosamunde Overture.
It's worth noting that some of Schubert's compositions may be categorized into more than one genre, and the exact number of works in each category can vary depending on different sources and interpretations.