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    What is the name of the brillant pianist and fine neo-romantic composer who had a son that was executed after the July 20, 1944 intent against Adolf, and who wrote three string quartets, two violin concertos, several piano pieces and a famous serenade for string trio?

    Question #98111. Asked by Cem1942. (Jul 30 08 11:12 AM)


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    		Ernõ Dohnányi.

    After World War II, which had claimed the lives of both of his sons, one in combat and the other executed by the Nazis for his role in a plot to assassinate Hitler, Dohnányi moved to the United States.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ern%C5%91_Dohn%C3%A1nyi

    Jul 30 08, 2:17 PM

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