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"Music is above words; it begins where words no longer suffice, therefore it would be futile to attempt to bring music closer to listeners by means of explanation"
- Rheinberger, 1890
"[Rheinberger is an] ideal teacher of composition, one whose equal is not to be found inside or outside of Germany."
- Hans von Bulow
"His guiding precept was always naturalness in music, reflected in his voice leadings, his feeling for form and his means of expression."
- Wilhelm Furtwängler, 1940
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (March 17, 1839 - November 25, 1901) had an unusually successful career spanning more than 45 years, and encompassing nearly 200 published compositions.
Joseph gabriel rheinberger biography of abraham
In the early part of his career, he also built an illustrious reputation as a virtuoso pianist and organist. Later in life he became a sought-after teacher of composition as well as the organ.
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