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Quote by Carl Maria von Weber

“An artist's sphere of influence is the world.”

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Carl Maria von Weber, born on November 18, 1786 and died on June 5, 1826, was a German composer renowned for his operas and piano works. His music had a profound impact on the romanticism of later music. more

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