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Lehar, Franz

Lehar, Franz, LAY hahr or LEH hahr, frahnts (1870-1948), was the most important composer of operettas of the 1900's. His The Merry Widow (1905) is the most popular operetta in music history. Lehar's music is known for its interesting melodic development, colorful orchestrations, and skillful musical and dramatic use of counterpoint. More »

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Bartok, Bela

Bartok, Bela, BAHR tok, BAY luh (1881-1945), a Hungarian composer, was one of the most... More >>

Dohnanyi, Ernst von

Dohnanyi, DOH nahn yih, Ernst von (1877-1960), a Hungarian composer and conductor, became one of... More >>

Kodaly, Zoltan

Kodaly, Zoltan, koh DY or koh DAH ee, ZAWL tahn (1882-1967), was a Hungarian composer, music... More >>

Lehar, Franz

Lehar, Franz, LAY hahr or LEH hahr, frahnts (1870-1948), was the most important composer of... More >>

Liszt, Franz

Liszt, Franz, lihst, frahnts (1811-1886), was a Hungarian pianist, composer, and teacher. He... More >>


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