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Also known as Felix August Bernhard Draeseke

German composer (1835-1913)

Person · Open Library

Born
1835
Died
1913
Works
10

Top works

  • Die Lehre von der Harmonia
  • Der gebundene Styl
  • Die Lehre von der Harmonia in lustige reimlein gebracht ...
  • Musikgeschichtliche Vorlesungen
  • Herrat

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
859
Total plays
6,164

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Felix August Bernhard Draeseke (October 7, 1835 – February 26, 1913) was a composer of the "New German School" admiring Liszt and Richard Wagner. He wrote compositions in most forms including eight operas and stage works, four symphonies, and much vocal and chamber music. Felix Draeseke was born in the Franconian ducal town of Coburg, Germany. He was attracted to music early in life and wrote his first composition at age 8. He encountered no opposition from his family when <a href="https://www.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Felix
Gender
male
Place of birth
Coburg
Place of death
Dresden
Occupation
theorist
Languages spoken
German
Student of
Ignaz Moscheles
Official website
www.draeseke.org
Image
Felix Draeseke by Robert Sterl.jpeg
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Commons category
Felix Draeseke
date of birth
1835-10-07
date of death
1913-02-26
cause of death
stroke
manner of death
natural causes
writing language
German
place of burial
Dresden
name in native language
Felix Draeseke
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Works in European collections

3 objects attributed to Felix Draeseke, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana