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Instrumental in moving the romantic genre forward. established heroic topic in orchestra. and served as a transitional composer between classism and romantic.
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German writer and composer. writer of the original nutcracker fable. writings, stagings, piano works, vocal works.
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Italian violinist and composer. Contributed heavily to development of the violin and virtuosity. composed chamber music, violin- orchestra works. few vocal pieces.
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founder of German romantic opera. studied with joseph Haydn. important conductor. cantatas. concertos. piano works. 2 symphonies.