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"Rosamunde, D.797" is not actually a composition by Franz Schubert; it's a title commonly associated with his incidental music for the play "Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus" by Helmina von Chézy. This work is often referred to as the "Rosamunde incidental music."

Here are some interesting facts about Franz Schubert and his Rosamunde incidental music:

1. Background: "Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus" was a play written by Helmina von Chézy, and Schubert was commissioned to compose music for it in 1823. The play itself was not successful, and it quickly faded into obscurity, but Schubert's music has endured.

2. Unsuccessful Premiere: The play premiered in Vienna in 1823, and it was a failure. It closed after only two performances, and the music that Schubert composed for it seemed destined to be forgotten.

3. Rediscovery of the Music: The music for "Rosamunde" was rediscovered in 1867, several decades after Schubert's death, by the musicologist George Grove. The score was found in a dusty attic in Graz, Austria.

4. Entr'acte No. 3: One of the most well-known pieces from the Rosamunde incidental music is the Entr'acte No. 3. This beautiful piece is often performed separately from the rest of the incidental music and has become one of Schubert's popular compositions.

5. Variety of Movements: The incidental music consists of several movements, including ballet music, entr'actes, and an overture. Each movement serves a specific dramatic purpose within the context of the play.

6. Interpolation in Symphony No. 9: Some of the themes from the Rosamunde incidental music found their way into Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944, also known as the "Great" Symphony. This is an example of Schubert repurposing his own material in different compositions.

7. Legacy: While the play itself is not remembered, Schubert's music for "Rosamunde" has endured and is regularly performed in concert halls around the world. The Entr'acte No. 3, in particular, is a beloved piece in the classical repertoire.