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Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst
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Eugène Ysaÿe
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Jenő Hubay
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Henri Vieuxtemps
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Édouard Lalo
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Johan Halvorsen
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Johan Halvorsen (1864–1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and musician. As well as theatre music, he conducted performances of over 3… read moreJohan Halvorsen (1864–1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and musician. As well as theatre music, he conducted performances of over 30 operas and composed the incidental music for more than 30 plays. Following his retirement from t… read moreJohan Halvorsen (1864–1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and musician. As well as theatre music, he conducted performances of over 30 operas and composed the incidental music for more than 30 plays. Following his retirement from the theatre he finally had time to concentrate on the composi… read more -
David Popper
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Christian Sinding
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Ernest Chausson
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