On 20 December 1823 Helmina von Chézy’s “Rosamunde” received its premiere performance at Vienna’s Theater an der Wien.<br> 
Unfortunately the Viennese version of this drama with ghosts, pirates, attempted poisonings and other horrifying ingredients has not survived – unlike Schubert’s popular incidental music which also includes choruses and dances. This music was already highly praised by contemporary critics, with special acknowledgment given to “the genius of this much-loved master”. As evidence of its popularity, the overture and the “Hunters’ Chorus” had to be encored at the premiere.<br> 
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Now Bärenreiter is issuing one of Schubert’s best-known compositions in a complete vocal score with piano reduction.<br>