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Otto Nicolai

German composer and conductor (1810-1849) · Musicians · Died at 38

Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai was a German composer, conductor, and one of the founders of the Vienna Philharmonic. Nicolai is best known for his operatic version of Shakespeare's comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor as Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor.

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In addition to five operas, Nicolai composed lieder, works for orchestra, chorus, ensemble, and solo instruments.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1810 to 1849 · aged 38

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