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    A very prolific German composer from the 19th-20th centuries; he wrote hundreds of works in the tradition of the barroque and classical periods, including many variations, fugues, even a chaconne, for almost every instrumental combinations, works for organ, solo piano, solo violin, viola and cello, sonatas, etc. Today he is almost ignored by the players although there are many recordings of his major works. He was a most excelent harmonizer and contrapuntist. Do you know who he is?

    Question #90777. Asked by Cem1942. (Jan 05 08 3:06 PM)


    Arpeggionist

    		You might be asking about Franz Schmidt, though I'm sure other names qualify.

    Jan 05 08, 4:51 PM
    22crows

    		As Schmidt was Austrian, perhaps you are looking for Sigfrid Karg-Elert.

    http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Karg-Elert-Sigfrid.htm

    Jan 05 08, 8:55 PM

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