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Messiaen

12.10.1908, born in Avignon, France.  I am a synesthesia "creator of rhythm", and also doing pretty good as a theologian as well as an ornithologist.

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Ravel

3.7.1875, born in Ciboure, France. Bolero came to my mind while I was staying at the villa in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.  Actually, I never thought that it gets so popular.

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Sibelius

12.8.1865, born in Häme Province, Grand Duchy of Finland.  Respected as a hero in Finland affected by Russian censorship.

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Dvorak

9.8.1841, born in Nerahozeves, Austrian Empire.  I am a train enthusiast, and always go for a walk to see trains for a change when I get stuck composing.  

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Smetana

3.2.1824, born in the Austrian Empire.  Regarded as the father of Czech music in my homeland.

The Moldau, 2nd symphonic poem from My Homeland, is especially famous.

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Schubert

1.31.1797, born in Lichtental, Holy Roman Empire.  I am famous for symphonies, chamber music and piano sonatas, but more than half of my works are vocal ones (mainly German lieder).

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Haydn

3.31.1732, born in the Archduchy of Austria.  I am often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet." 

I have less interaction with other musicians.

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Prokofiev

4.23.1891, born in the Russian Empire.  I was studying at

the St. Petersburg Conservatory, but after the revolution, I had lived abroad for many years.

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Schoenberg

9.13.1874, born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary Empire.  I studied composition almost by myself, and devised the twelve-tone technique.

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Grieg

6.15.1843, born in Bergen, Sweden-Norway.  I always carry a stuffed piglet and an owl ornament wherever I go.  They make me feel at ease.

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Brahms

5.7.1897, born in Hamburg, German Confederation.  One of the "Three Great Bs of German Music".

My symphony No. 1 is also called Beethoven's No. 10.

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Schumann

6.8.1810, born in the Kingdom of Saxony.  I got my fingers hurt, which made me give up being successful as a pianist.  But thanks to that,

I became a composer and married the pianist Clara (daughter of Vik).

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Weber

11.18.1786, born in the Holy Roman Empire.  My father led the opera company and toured various places. So, I am familiar with the opera, and became a conductor and composer at the age of 17.

Slavonic Dance - Dvorak
Kinderszenen - Schumann
Ave Maria - Schubert
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