13 August—Last time The Monitor disquisited on Franz Schubert was 31 January, the composer’s 226^th birthday. We didn’t mention that, along with Vincenzo Bellini (whom you read about in Callas opens in Paris), Schubert composed some of the most lyrical—most beautiful—music ever written. The selections in the disquisitions prove the point.

And here’s another proof, Schubert’s Notturno in E-flat major, Opus 148, for piano trio (piano, violin, cello), composed not long before his death. We don’t know how long before, but does it matter? It’s sublime. Just listen . . .