Carl Loewe
German composer and conductor
Born
Died
1869
157 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, established a career as a composer and conductor. Created over 200 works, including a significant number of songs and ballads. Developed a reputation in the early 19th century for contributions to German music, particularly in the field of romantic lieder. Worked closely with various orchestras and also explored the realm of choral music with numerous compositions. His piece, 'Erlkönig,' remains a notable example of dramatic lieder setting.
Composed over 200 works, including 'Erlkönig'
Contributed significantly to romantic lieder and choral music
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