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August Lanner


 

Augustin Lanner (January 23, 1835 - September 27, 1855), sometimes known only as August, was an Austrian composer, the son of the better-known Josef Lanner.

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January 23 - 1835 - September 27 - 1855 - Austria - Josef Lanner

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After his father's untimely death in 1843, August conducted his orchestra when he was only 8 years old. Making his debut in 1853, he was destined to live only until he was 20. In August Lanner's short-lived career, he composed some 30 dance pieces.

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1843 - 1853

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