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People In Music History
Weber, Carl Maria [Friedrich Ernst] von (1786-1826) German composer, pupil of
M. Haydn and Vogler; also conductor and pianist. Exponent of German Romantic
opera, particularly in Der Freischutz, a lasting international success. Other
operas include Abuhassan, Euryanthe, and Oberon -- the last written in English
for England; Weber died in London after superintending the first production.
(He had poor health, and was financially driven to overwork.) Also wrote
incidental music to plays, includlng Preciosa and Turandot; 2 concertos and
Concert Piece for piano and orchestra; 2 concertos and 1 concertino for
clarinet and orchestra; bassoon concerto; Invitation to the Dance and other
piano solos; church music, songs, etc. Also writer on music; wrote an
unfinished novel A Composer's Life, criticism, poems.