Franz Berwald
Composer of symphonies and operas
Born
July 23rd, 1796
228 years ago
Died
April 3rd, 1868
157 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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A prominent Swedish composer and surgeon, contributed significantly to 19th-century music. Created several important works, including four symphonies and the opera 'Estrella de Soria'. Balancing a career in medicine and music, integrated traditional melodies into his compositions. Despite limited recognition during his lifetime, his works later gained appreciation in the classical music repertoire.
Composed four symphonies
Wrote the opera 'Estrella de Soria'
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