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A detail from the 1912 oil-on-cardboard painting 'Ballet Russes' by German painter August Macke (1887-1914)ROMANTICISM: Explore the late George Colerick's fascinating series of articles encroaching on the subjects of melody, romanticism, operetta and humour in music.

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Wilhelm Backhaus

Wilhelm Backhaus, the German pianist, was born 26 March 1884. After study in Leipzig, his career became impressive, especially in his interpretation of the Beethoven sonatas, and recordings made in his eighties. He died on 5 July 1969.

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