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Famous music stars died as a result of Tuberculosis

Here are 48 famous musicians from the world died in Tuberculosis:

Frédéric Chopin

Frédéric Chopin (March 1, 1810 Żelazowa Wola-October 17, 1849 Paris) also known as Chopin, Fryderyk Chopin, Frèdèric Chopin, Frederic Chopin, Frederic Franciszek Chopin, Chopin, Frederic, Frederyk Chopin, Frederic Francois Chopin, フレデリック・ショパン, 쇼팽, F. Chopin, Фредерик Шопен, Chopin, Frédéric, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin & Stanislav Bunin, Fridericus Franciscus, Fryderyk Franciszek, フレデリック・フランソワ・ショパン, Frédéric François Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, Frycek, Federico Chopin or Fr. Chopin was a Polish composer, pianist and film score composer.

Discography: Chopin for Lovers, Klaviersonaten Nos. 2 & 3 / Scherzo No. 3 (feat. piano: Martha Argerich), Préludes / Impromptus, Preludes & Nocturnes (piano: Tzimon Barto), The Rubinstein Collection, Volume 17: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Nocturnes, Complete Piano Music, Volume 3: Mazurkas, Volume 1, Cello Sonata / Polonaise Brillante / Grand Duo, Favorite Chopin, Volume 2 and 4 Ballades / 4 Scherzi. Genres he performed: Romantic music, Classical music and Art song.

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Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh (November 5, 1913 Darjeeling-July 8, 1967 London) also known as Vivian Mary Hartley, Vivling, Vivien, Lady Olivier, Lady Olivier, Lady Vivien Leigh Olivier, Vivian Leigh or Vivien Leigh, Lady Olivier was a British actor and singer. Her children are Suzanne Farrington and Suzanne Farrington.

Her albums include The Tales of Beatrix Potter: The Complete Vivien Leigh Recordings (Remastered).

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Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (January 4, 1710 Iesi-March 16, 1736 Pozzuoli) a.k.a. Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista or Pergolesi, G.B. was an Italian composer, organist and violinist.

Discography: Stabat Mater / Ordeo Canata (Camerata Budapest feat. conductor: Michael Halasz, soprano: Julia Faulkner, alto: Anna Gonda), La Serva Padrona (Capella Savaria feat. conductor: Pál Németh), Stabat Mater / Salve Regina, Stabat Mater (London Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Claudio Abbado), La serva padrona (Collegium Aureum), Pergolesi Scarlatti Stabat Mater, Stabat Mater (Il Seminario Musicale), Stabat Mater / Salve Regina (Cologne Chamber Orchestra feat. conductor: Helmut Müller-Brühl, soprano: Jörg Waschinski, counter-tenor: Michael Chance), Stabat Mater / Salve Regina (Kammerorchester "Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach" feat. conductor: Hartmut Haenchen) and Stabat Mater / Motet "Pro Jesu Dum Vivo" (La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy feat. conductor: Jean-Claude Malgoire, soprano: Isabelle Poulenard, alto: Jean-Louis Comoretto). Genres he performed include Baroque music and Opera.

Carl Maria von Weber

Carl Maria von Weber (November 18, 1786 Eutin-June 5, 1826 London) otherwise known as Karl Maria von Weber, Weber, C.M.von Weber, Maria von Wedemeyer, Maria Trapp, Carl Maria Von Weber or Weber, Carl Maria von was a German composer, pianist, conductor and critic.

His albums include Piano Sonatas, Oberon (Chor der Oper der Stadt Köln, Kölner Philharmoniker & Gürzenich-Orchester feat. conductor: James Conlon), Clarinet Concertos nos. 1 & 2 / Concertino, 2 Concertos for Clarinet (The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra feat. clarinet: Paul Meyer, conductor: Gunther Herbig), Concerto and Quintet for Clarinet / Symphony no. 1, Ouvertures (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, feat. conductor: Lawrence Foster), Aufforderung zum Tanz, Overtures, Clarinet Concertos & Quintet, Euryanthe-Overture / Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2a and Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Concertino / Clarinet Quintet (Sabine Meyer). Genres: Romantic music, Classical music and Opera.

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Francis Edward Bache

Francis Edward Bache (September 14, 1833 Birmingham-August 24, 1858) was an English , .

Genres: Opera.

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Johann Christian Günther

Johann Christian Günther (April 8, 1695 Strzegom-March 15, 1723 Jena) also known as Johann Christian Gunther, Günther, Johann Christian, J.C. Guenther or Guenther, J. C. was a German , .

poet and writer. He was born to a family of weavers and showed an early interest in literature. Günther studied at the University of Jena, where he became involved in a circle of young poets known as the "Jenaer teutsche Gesellschaft". He published his first collection of poetry, "Deutschlands Dichter", in 1717, which received critical acclaim. His work was characterized by a mix of classical poetic forms and popular themes, and he is considered an important figure in the development of German poetry during the 18th century. Unfortunately, Günther's life was cut short when he died at the age of 28 due to an illness. Despite his short life, he left a significant mark on German literature and his influence can be seen in the works of later poets such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Charlie Christian

Charlie Christian (July 29, 1916 Bonham-March 2, 1942 Staten Island) otherwise known as Christian, Charlie was an American guitarist and musician.

His albums include Cabu Collection: Charlie Christian, Complete Studio Recordings, The Immortal Charlie Christian, Complete Edition, Volume 4: 1940, Complete Edition, Volume 9: 1939-1941, Swing to Bop, Guitar Wizard, First Master of the Electric Guitar: Selected Broadcasts & Jam Sessions, Remastered, The Original Guitar Hero and Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie Christian. Genres related to him: Swing music, Bebop, Big Band and Jazz.

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Emmett Hardy

Emmett Hardy (June 12, 1903 Louisiana-June 16, 1925) was an American , .

Genres: Jazz.

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Freddie Keppard

Freddie Keppard (February 27, 1889 New Orleans-July 15, 1933 Chicago) a.k.a. Freddy Keppard or Keppard, Freddie was an American trumpeter and musician.

His most well known albums: The Complete Set: 1923-1926. Genres: Jazz and Dixieland.

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Luigi Boccherini

Luigi Boccherini (February 19, 1743 Lucca-May 28, 1805 Madrid) also known as Bochherini , Boccherini, Luigi Bocheccherini, Boccerini, 루이지 보케리니, 보리케니 or Boccherini, Luigi was an Italian composer and cellist.

His discography includes: 3 Guitar Quintets (Melos Quartet feat. guitar: Narciso Yepes), 5 Sonate per Violoncello e Basso, Flute Quintets (Rampal), Guitar Quintets, Volume 1, Quintetto Op. 56 / Op. 57, Stabat Mater & Quartet in G Minor, Trois Quintetti Op.57 (Mosaïques Quartet feat. pianoforte: Patrick Cohen), The Guitar Quintets, "La Bona Notte": Tríos G 93 / G 98 / G 102 / Notturno per due violini "La Bona Notte" G 62 (La Real Cámara) and 6 Trios, Op. 47 (L'Europa Galante). Genres: Baroque music.

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Ciprian Porumbescu

Ciprian Porumbescu (October 14, 1853 Bukovina-June 6, 1883 Ciprian Porumbescu, Suceava) also known as C. Porumbescu, Cyprian Gołęmbiowski or Porumbescu, Ciprian was a Romanian conductor, composer, violinist and pianist.

His albums: Ciprian Porumbescu.

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Ivor Gurney

Ivor Gurney (August 28, 1890 Gloucester-December 26, 1937 Dartford) also known as Gurney, Ivor was a British , .

composer, poet, and music scholar. He is best known for his work as a composer, which often incorporated elements of English folk music and the pastoral landscape of his home county of Gloucestershire. Despite his promising career, Gurney's life was marked by periods of mental illness, and he spent much of his later years in and out of psychiatric hospitals. He continued to compose, however, even during his periods of illness and institutionalization, and his music has since come to be appreciated for its unique blend of modernist techniques and traditional English melodies. In addition to his musical work, Gurney was also a talented poet and literary critic, and his writing explored many of the same themes as his music, including his love of nature and his poignant reflections on the human condition.

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James "Bubber" Miley

James "Bubber" Miley (April 3, 1903 Aiken-May 20, 1932 New York City) also known as Bubber Miley, James Miley or Miley, Bubber was an American trumpeter and musician.

Genres: Jazz and Dixieland.

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Karol Szymanowski

Karol Szymanowski (October 3, 1882 Kamianka Raion-March 28, 1937 Lausanne) also known as Szymanowski, Karol Maciej Korwin-Szymanowski, Karol Maciej Szymanowski or Szymanowski, Karol was a Polish composer and pianist.

His most well known albums: Stabat Mater / Six Kurpian Songs / Symphony no. 3 "The Song of the Night", Król Roger (City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, Youth Chorus & Orchestra feat. conductor: Sir Simon Rattle, piano: Leif Ove Andsnes), Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, etc. (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Sir Simon Rattle, violin: Thomas Zehetmair, piano: Silke Avenhaus), Mazurkas for piano, Krol Roger (disc 2), Symphonies 3 & 4 / Violin Concertos / King Roger / Orchestral Songs / Stabat Mater / Harnasie, The Complete Music for Violin and Piano (feat. violin: Alina Ibragimova, piano: Cédric Tiberghien), Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Nocturne / Tarantella (Polish National Philharmonic Orchestra Katowice feat. conductor: Karol Stryja), Complete songs for voice and piano (Volume 2) and Complete songs for voice and piano (Volume 1). Genres: Ballet, 20th-century classical music, Opera and Chamber music.

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Anton Arensky

Anton Arensky (July 12, 1861 Nizhny Novgorod-February 25, 1906 Zelenogorsk, Saint Petersburg) otherwise known as Arensky, Anton or Arensky, Anton Stepanovich was a Russian pianist, composer and music pedagogue.

His albums: Suites for Two Pianos (piano: Stephen Coombs, Ian Munro), Three Orchestral Suites (Moscow Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Dmitry Yablonsky), Piano Trios nos. 1 & 2, Scheherazade / Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky / The Seasons, Arensky: Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 32 / Glinka: Trio Pathétique in D minor, Piano Trios, Shostakovich & Arensky Trios, Scriabin: Symphony no. 3 (Divine Poem) / Arensky: Silhouettes, Hummel: Trio no. 1 in E-flat major, op. 12 / Debussy: Trio no. 1 in G / Arensky: Trio no. 1 in D minor, op. 32 and BBC Music, Volume 15, Number 6: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian" / Tamara / Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky.

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Julius Reubke

Julius Reubke (March 23, 1834 Hausneindorf-June 3, 1858 Pillnitz) otherwise known as Reubke, Julius was a German pianist.

He is best known for his composition, the Sonata on the 94th Psalm for organ, which is considered a masterpiece of the Romantic organ repertoire. The sonata, which was composed when Reubke was only 23 years old, is a challenging and complex work that showcases the full range of the organ's capabilities. Despite his early death at the age of 24 due to tuberculosis, Reubke's legacy lives on through his contribution to the organ repertoire and his influence on later composers such as Franz Liszt. Reubke's life and work continue to be studied by music historians and organists alike.

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Vasily Kalinnikov

Vasily Kalinnikov (January 13, 1866 Russia-January 11, 1901 Yalta) also known as Vasily Sergeyevich Kalinnikov was a Russian composer and conductor.

His albums include Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1 / Glazunov: The Sea, Op. 28 / Spring, Op. 34, Symphonies No.1 and 2 (National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine feat. conductor: Theodore Kuchar), , Rachmaninov: Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 44 / Kalinnikov: Two Intermezzi for Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Dubinushka / The Flight of the Bumble Bee / Kalinnikov: Overture to Tsar Boris / The Cedar and the Palm, Symphony no. 2 / Overture, Tsar Boris / The Cedar and the Palm, Great Russian Symphonies and Symphony No. 1 in G Minor / Symphony No. 2 in A Major.

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Alfredo Catalani

Alfredo Catalani (June 19, 1854 Lucca-August 7, 1893 Milan) a.k.a. Catalini, Alferdo Catalani, Catalani or Catalani, Alfredo was an Italian opera composer.

Discography: La Wally (Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Roma della Radiotelevisione Italiana feat. conductor: Arturo Basile) and La Wally. Genres: Opera.

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Paul Chambers

Paul Chambers (April 22, 1935 Pittsburgh-January 4, 1969 New York City) a.k.a. Chambers, Paul or Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. was an American musician, bassist and composer.

His albums include Mosaic Select 5: Paul Chambers, Whims of Chambers, Chambers' Music, Paul Chambers Quintet, High Step, 1st Bassman, Go, Bass on Top, We Three and The Complete Vee Jay Sessions 1959-1961. His related genres: Jazz, Modal jazz, Hard bop and Bebop.

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Jimmy Blanton

Jimmy Blanton (October 5, 1918 Chattanooga-July 30, 1942 Los Angeles) a.k.a. J. Blanton or Blanton, Jimmy was an American bassist.

Genres he performed include Jazz and Big Band.

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Vincent Youmans

Vincent Youmans (September 27, 1898 New York City-April 5, 1946 Denver) otherwise known as Vincent Millie Youmans or Youmans was an American film score composer and screenwriter.

His albums include No, No, Nanette: The New 1925 Musical (1971 Broadway cast).

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Franz Xaver Süssmayr

Franz Xaver Süssmayr (July 22, 1766 Schwanenstadt-September 17, 1803 Vienna) a.k.a. Franz Xaver Sussmayr, Franz Xaver Süßmayr or Süßmayr, Franz Xaver was an Austrian composer.

His albums: . Genres he performed: Opera.

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Johann Schein

Johann Schein (January 20, 1586 Grünhain-Beierfeld-November 19, 1630 Leipzig) also known as Johann Hermann Schein, Johan Hermann Schein or Schein, Johann Hermann was a German , .

His albums include Israelis Brünnlein, Israels Brünnlein (Weser-Renaissance Bremen feat. conductor: Manfred Cordes), German Consort Music of the 17th Century, and .

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Jimmie Rodgers

Jimmie Rodgers (September 8, 1897 Meridian-May 26, 1933 New York City) also known as The Singing Brakeman, Jimmie Rogers or Rodgers, Jimmie was an American singer, musician and singer-songwriter.

Related albums: Jimmie Rodgers - Famous Country Music Makers, Jimmie Rodgers - The Early Years, 1928 - 1929, The Essential Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman, Recordings 1927-1933, Mother, the Queen of My Heart / Rock All Our Babies to Sleep, Frankie and Johnnie / Everybody Does It in Hawaii, No More Hard Times, 1932, Last Sessions, 1933 and My Rough and Rowdy Ways / Tuck Away My Lonesome Blues. Genres: Blues, Country blues, Country, Jazz and American folk music.

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Joachim Ringelnatz

Joachim Ringelnatz (August 7, 1883 Wurzen-November 17, 1934 Berlin) a.k.a. Ringelnatz, Joachim, Hans Bötticher, Hans Gustav Bötticher or Ringelnatz was a German author and painter.

Ringelnatz was born as Hans Gustav Bötticher in Wurzen, Saxony, Germany. He began his artistic career as a painter, but later switched to writing poetry and prose, which made him one of the most popular humorists in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s.

During World War I, Ringelnatz served as a voluntary medic and was later drafted as a soldier, serving in Belgium and France. After the war, he lived in Berlin and became involved in the cabaret scene, performing at various cabarets and cafes.

His works often contained a mix of humor, satire and sentimentality, and he is best known for his poetry collections, including "Kuttel Daddeldu", "Allerdings" and "Turngedichte".

Ringelnatz also wrote children's stories and plays, and his artwork, which ranged from simplistic sketches to more complex paintings, can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Germany.

He died of heart failure in Berlin at the age of 51, but his works continue to be celebrated and are considered classics of German literature.

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Tom Fogerty

Tom Fogerty (November 9, 1941 Berkeley-September 6, 1990 Scottsdale) also known as Thomas Richard, Tom, Fogerty, Thomas Richard Fogerty or Thomas Fogerty was an American musician, songwriter, guitarist and singer.

His albums: The Very Best Of, Sidekicks, Zephyr National, Tom Fogerty, Excalibur, Myopia, Precious Gems and Deal It Out. Genres he performed: Rock music, Blues rock, Roots rock, Southern rock, Rock and roll, Swamp pop and Country rock.

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Henry Francis Lyte

Henry Francis Lyte (June 1, 1793 Ednam-November 20, 1847 Nice) also known as Lyte, Henry Francis was a Scottish cleric. He had one child, Farnham Maxwell-Lyte.

Henry Francis Lyte was a prolific hymn writer and is best known for his popular hymn "Abide with Me." He served as a parish priest in Devon, England and was known for his dedication to his ministry. Lyte's hymns were inspired by his strong faith and his experiences as a minister. He suffered from poor health throughout his life and eventually passed away in Nice, France while seeking treatment for his illness. Despite his brief life, Lyte's hymns have had a lasting impact on Christian worship and continue to be sung around the world today.

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Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold

Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold (January 28, 1791 Paris-January 19, 1833) also known as Ferdinand Herold or Hérold, Ferdinand was a French composer.

His albums include .

Scott Hayden

Scott Hayden (March 31, 1882 Sedalia-September 16, 1915 Chicago) also known as Hayden, Scott was an American musician.

He was a composer, arranger, pianist, and band leader, best known for his collaborations with ragtime pianist Scott Joplin. Hayden played an instrumental role in popularizing ragtime music and adapting it for piano and band. He also formed his own band and composed several pieces of sheet music. Unfortunately, Hayden's promising career was cut short when he died of tuberculosis at the age of 33. Despite his short life, his contributions to American music continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.

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James A. Bland

James A. Bland (October 22, 1854 Flushing-May 5, 1911 Philadelphia) a.k.a. James Bland was an American songwriter and musician.

He was one of the most prolific African American songwriters of the late 19th century and is considered the "Father of Black American Music". Bland's songs were immensely popular in their day and were performed by many famous musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, and Duke Ellington. Bland wrote over 700 songs during his lifetime, but is best known for his 1879 hit "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny", which became the official state song of Virginia in 1940. Despite his success as a songwriter, Bland struggled financially throughout his life and was forced to sell the rights to many of his songs to support himself. He died at the age of 56 in poverty, but his music continues to be celebrated and performed today.

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Erwin Schulhoff

Erwin Schulhoff (June 8, 1894 Prague-August 18, 1942 Weißenburg in Bayern) also known as Schulhoff, Erwin was a German composer.

His albums include String Quartets nos. 1 and 2 / Five Pieces for String Quartet, Kurt Weill: String Quartet / Schulhoff: Quartet No. 1 / Hindemith: Quartet No. 3, Czech Degenerate Music, Volume IV: Chamber Music, , , , , , and Chamber Works.

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Vincas Kudirka

Vincas Kudirka (December 31, 1858 Lithuania-November 16, 1899 Kudirkos Naumiestis) also known as Dr. Vincas Kudirka was a Lithuanian physician and writer.

He is best known as the author of the Lithuanian national anthem, "Tautiška giesmė", which he wrote in 1898. Kudirka was one of the founders of the Lithuanian national movement and played a major role in the development of Lithuanian culture and identity. In addition to his work as a physician and writer, he was also an active participant in the Lithuanian press and was involved in the publication of several Lithuanian newspapers and magazines. Today, Kudirka is celebrated as a national hero in Lithuania and is remembered for his contributions to the country's cultural and political development.

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George Washington Dixon

George Washington Dixon (February 11, 2015 Richmond-March 2, 1861 New Orleans) was an American singer.

He was also a stage actor and comedian, known particularly for his blackface performances. Dixon was born into an African American family in Richmond, Virginia and began his career as a singer and performer in circuses and minstrel shows. He achieved great success with his song "Zip Coon," a satirical tune that mocked the dialect and mannerisms of free African Americans.

Dixon was also an influential figure in the development of American popular music. Along with other blackface performers of the era, he introduced a number of songs that would become staples of American folk and pop music. Some of his most popular songs include "Coal Black Rose," "Old Dan Tucker," and "Jim Crow."

Despite his success, Dixon faced racism and discrimination throughout his life. He was often the target of violent attacks and was frequently denied access to hotels and other accommodations. Despite these challenges, he persevered and continued to perform until his death in 1861. Today, he is remembered as a pioneering figure in American music and entertainment, but also as a troubled and controversial figure in the history of race relations in the United States.

Ernst Mielck

Ernst Mielck (October 24, 1877 Vyborg-October 22, 1899 Locarno) was a Finnish , .

composer known for his romantic and lyrical style. He grew up in a musical family and began playing piano and violin at a young age. Mielck studied at the Helsinki Music Institute under Finnish composer Jean Sibelius before continuing his studies in Berlin.

Mielck's compositions, which include symphonies, string quartets, and piano pieces, were well-received during his lifetime and drew praise from renowned composer Johannes Brahms. However, Mielck's career was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 21 due to tuberculosis.

Despite his short career, Mielck's music continues to be performed and recorded today, and he is considered an important figure in Finnish music history.

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Benjamin Hanby

Benjamin Hanby (July 22, 1833 Rushville-March 16, 1867 Chicago) also known as Benjamin Russell Hanby was an American , .

composer, educator, and pastor who is best known for his iconic Christmas song "Up on the Housetop." Hanby was born to a devoutly religious family in Rushville, Ohio, and was raised in a home that fostered a love of music. He attended Otterbein University and Westerville College, where he studied music and theology. After completing his studies, he became a pastor and worked at various churches in Ohio.

In addition to his religious work, Hanby was a prolific songwriter who wrote music that reflected his beliefs and passions. Many of his songs are still enjoyed today, including "Darling Nelly Gray" and "Who is He in Yonder Stall?" He was also an advocate for the abolition of slavery and the underground railroad movement.

Hanby's life was tragically cut short when he died at the young age of 33 in Chicago. Despite his short life, Benjamin Hanby's compositions continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by millions of people around the world. He is remembered as an important figure in American music history and a pioneer in the genre of Christmas music.

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Georg Friedrich Kauffmann

Georg Friedrich Kauffmann (February 14, 1679 Ostramondra-March 24, 1735 Merseburg) was a German , .

painter and illustrator who worked primarily in Leipzig and Merseburg. He studied in Nuremberg and Dresden, and then moved to Leipzig, where he became court painter to Augustus the Strong. Kauffmann later became director of the Art Academy in Leipzig, and his paintings were highly sought after by the nobility. He is perhaps best known for his portraits of members of the Saxon court, as well as his religious and mythological scenes. Many of his works are characterized by their delicate colors, soft lighting, and graceful figures. Kauffmann was also a skilled engraver and etcher, and produced numerous illustrations for books and periodicals. His influence can be seen in the work of later German artists such as Johann Zoffany and Johann Heinrich Tischbein.

Nicolae Filimon

Nicolae Filimon (September 6, 1819-March 19, 1865) was a Romanian writer, journalist and novelist.

Nicolae Filimon was born on September 6, 1819, in Brașov, Romania. He attended the local high school and then studied law in Bucharest. However, he never became a lawyer, instead devoting himself to journalism and literature.

Filimon worked as a journalist for various newspapers, including Timpul, Steaua Dunării, and Românul. He also wrote short stories and novels, which gained him popularity and critical acclaim. His most famous novel is "Ciocoii vechi și noi" ("Old and New Nobility"), which was published in 1863 and became a classic of Romanian literature.

Filimon was not only a writer but also an activist for Romanian national rights. He supported the union of Moldavia and Wallachia and the establishment of a Romanian state. He died on March 19, 1865, in Bucharest, at the age of 45. His legacy includes not only his literary works but also his contribution to the development of Romanian national consciousness.

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Earl Hooker

Earl Hooker (January 15, 1929 Clarksdale-April 21, 1970 Chicago) also known as Hooker, Earl was an American guitarist and musician.

His most important albums: Hooker 'n Steve (with Steve Miller), Play Your Guitar, Mr. Hooker!, The Moon Is Rising, There's a Fungus Among Us, Two Bugs and a Roach, Blue Guitar, Smooth Slidin', Simply the Best, Boogie Don't Blot / Funky Blues and Rockin' With the Kid / Rockin' Wild. Genres: Chicago blues, Delta blues and Blues.

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Angus MacLise

Angus MacLise (March 4, 1938 Bridgeport-June 21, 1979 Kathmandu) also known as MacLise, Angus was an American , .

Discography: The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda, The Cloud Doctrine, Astral Collapse, Brain Damage in Oklahoma City, Inside the Dream Syndicate, Volume I: Day of Niagara (1965), Dreamweapon II, Dreamweapon III and Dreamweapon I. Genres he performed: Avant-garde music.

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Midge Williams

Midge Williams (May 27, 1915 United States of America-January 9, 1952) also known as Williams, Midge was an American singer and musician.

She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s for her jazz and swing performances. Williams began her music career as a teenager, touring with her sister and their band, The Williams Sisters. She later joined prominent big bands, including those led by Count Basie and Woody Herman. Williams was known for her smooth and sultry vocal style, and she often performed with a playful and charismatic stage presence. Despite her relatively short career, she made a significant impact on the jazz and swing scenes, influencing many future musicians. Williams sadly passed away from cancer at the young age of 36.

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Rentaro Taki

Rentaro Taki (August 24, 1879 Tokyo-June 29, 1903 Oita) a.k.a. Taki Rentaro or Taki, Rentaro was a Japanese pianist.

He was one of the pioneers of Western classical music in Japan and was considered a musical prodigy from a very young age. He studied music under several prominent teachers, including Franz Eckert and Walter Kirschbaum, and performed in concerts across Japan.

Rentaro Taki was particularly known for his compositions, which blended Western classical music with Japanese melodies and themes. Some of his most famous works include “Kojo no Tsuki” (Moon Over the Ruined Castle) and “Umi Yukaba” (When You Go to the Sea). Despite his short life, Rentaro Taki made a significant impact on the Japanese music scene and his legacy continues to influence Japanese musical culture today.

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Hyacinthe Jadin

Hyacinthe Jadin (April 27, 1776 Versailles-September 27, 1800 Paris) was a French , .

His most well known albums: Sonates pour pianoforte (feat. piano: Jean-Claude Pennetier).

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Joe Smith

Joe Smith (June 28, 1902 Ripley-December 2, 1937 Central Islip) a.k.a. Fox, Joseph Emery Smith or Toots was an American trumpeter.

Smith was born and raised in Ripley, Ohio, where he began playing the cornet at a young age. By his teenage years, he was already an accomplished musician and began playing professionally in local bands. In the 1920s, he moved to New York City and became one of the most sought-after trumpet players in the jazz scene.

Smith's unique style of playing the trumpet, which incorporated a wide range of techniques and sounds, earned him critical acclaim and popularity among fellow musicians and audiences alike. He played with some of the most famous jazz bands of the time, including Fletcher Henderson's band and Duke Ellington's band.

In addition to his virtuosic playing, Smith was also known for his larger-than-life personality and his love for partying. However, his lifestyle eventually caught up with him and he died tragically at the young age of 35 due to complications from alcoholism.

Despite his relatively short career, Smith left an indelible mark on jazz music and his innovative style continues to inspire musicians to this day. He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1980.

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Elizabeth Ann Linley

Elizabeth Ann Linley (September 7, 1754-June 28, 1792) was an English poet.

Elizabeth Ann Linley was also a renowned soprano singer and actress during the eighteenth century. She was born in Bath, England and was the second daughter of Thomas Linley, a prominent composer and musician. Elizabeth made her musical debut at the age of 13 and quickly gained recognition for her beautiful voice, which was praised by many, including the famous composer, Johann Christian Bach. She also performed at the prestigious Drury Lane Theatre in London.

Elizabeth’s beauty and talent attracted many suitors, including the famous writer, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, who wrote several plays for her to perform in. The two eventually fell in love and eloped to France, where they married in secret. After returning to England, Elizabeth continued her successful career in music and acting, but suffered from poor health in her later years. She passed away at the age of 37 due to complications from tuberculosis, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest sopranos of her time.

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Snoozer Quinn

Snoozer Quinn (October 18, 1906 McComb-February 11, 2015 New Orleans) was an American , .

Snoozer Quinn was an American jazz guitarist and singer, best known for his intricate fingerstyle technique and virtuosic soloing abilities. Quinn began playing guitar at a young age and quickly gained a reputation as a prodigious talent. He formed his own band in the 1920s and toured extensively throughout the southern United States, performing at clubs and other venues.

Quinn's playing style was heavily influenced by the blues and his early recordings featured a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. He was known for his fast and intricate fingerpicking, and his ability to improvise complex solos on the spot. Despite his talent, Quinn remained relatively unknown outside of the jazz community for much of his career.

In later years, however, his recordings began to gain a wider audience, and his influence on later guitarists was becoming more widely recognized. His music has been cited as an inspiration by a number of well-known guitarists, including Chet Atkins and Merle Travis.

Quinn continued to perform and record music until his death in 2015 at the age of 108. He is remembered as one of the most innovative and skilled guitarists of his time, and a true pioneer of American jazz music.

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Yvonne George

Yvonne George (February 11, 1896 Brussels-May 16, 1930 Genoa) also known as Yvonne de Knops was a Belgian actor.

She initially started her career as a stage actor and performed in several plays in Belgium and France. Yvonne gained international recognition for her role in the French film "La Roue" (The Wheel) in 1923, directed by Abel Gance. She went on to act in several other French and German films during the 1920s. Some of her notable films include "Au Secours!" (Help!) (1924), "Fièvre" (Fever) (1921), and "Les Croix de Bois" (Wooden Crosses) (1932).

Apart from acting, Yvonne was also known for her love of literature and poetry. She translated several works of literature from French to Dutch and organized poetry recitals in Belgium. Unfortunately, her career was cut short due to her untimely death at the age of 34. She passed away in Genoa, Italy, while on a trip with her lover, the French actor Michel Simon. Despite her short career, Yvonne George remains a prominent figure in the history of Belgian and French cinema.

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Harry Bluestone

Harry Bluestone (September 30, 1907 England-December 22, 1992 Studio City) also known as Harold Blostein or Bluestone, Harry was an English conductor, composer, record producer and music producer.

He is best known for his work as a composer for film and television. Bluestone composed scores for many popular TV shows including "The Twilight Zone", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.", and "The Brady Bunch". He also contributed his musical talents to countless films including "The Godfather", "The Great Escape", and "The Dirty Dozen". As a violinist, he was a part of the popular group The Warner Bros. Studio Orchestra. Bluestone was a master of many instruments including violin, mandolin, accordion, and piano. He was also instrumental in founding the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC).

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Tristan Corbière

Tristan Corbière (July 18, 1845 Ploujean-March 1, 1875 Ploujean) also known as Tristan Corbiere or Édouard-Joachim Corbière was a French poet.

His discography includes: .

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