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German musicians who died due to Tuberculosis

Here are 7 famous musicians from Germany died in Tuberculosis:

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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.