Stephen Heller
Hungarian pianist and composer
Born
1813
212 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1888
137 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Hungary
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Born in Hungary, a distinguished pianist and composer emerged in the 19th century. He showcased exceptional talent at an early age and gained recognition for contributions to piano music. Heller spent time in France, where he became associated with prominent figures of the Romantic era. His compositions, particularly for piano, are characterized by technical brilliance and expressiveness. He published numerous works, influencing aspiring musicians and enriching the piano repertoire. Heller's legacy is preserved through his compositions, which continued to be performed long after his death.
Composed several works for the piano
Influenced the Romantic piano repertoire
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