Ludwig Rellstab

Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Rellstab (April 13, 1799–November 27, 1860) was a German poet and music critic. He was born and died in Berlin.

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April 13 - 1799 - November 27 - 1860 - German - Poet - Music - Berlin

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The first seven songs of Franz Schubert's Schwanengesang have words by Rellstab. His work was also set to music by Franz Liszt.

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Franz Schubert - Schwanengesang - Franz Liszt

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He was the son of the music publisher and composer Johann Carl Friedrich Rellstab.

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He is also known to have given Ludwig van Beethoven's opus 27 no. 2 sonata its famous nickname, "Moonlight sonata".

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Ludwig van Beethoven - Opus - Sonata - Moonlight sonata

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