KÜffner, Joseph

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KÜffner, Joseph

KÜffner, Joseph, German composer; b. Würzburg, March 31, 1776; d. there, Sept. 8, 1856. He wrote 2 operas: Sporn und Schärpe and Der Cornett, 7 syms., 10 overtures, music for military band and wind instruments, Fantasy for Violin and Orch., Quintet for Flute and Strings, string quartets, trios and duets for flutes, duets for clarinet, violin sonatas, guitar music, etc.

Bibliography

M. Henke, J. K.: Leben und Werk des Würzburger Musikers im Spiegel der Geschichte (Tutzing, 1985).

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