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Felix Draeseke
1835Oct, 7

Felix Draeseke

Felix Draeseke, German composer and educator (d. 1913)
Felix August Bernhard Draeseke (7 October 1835 – 26 February 1913) was a composer of the "New German School" admiring Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. He wrote compositions in most forms including eight operas and stage works, four symphonies, and much vocal and chamber music.

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