János Fusz (Johann Evangelist Fuss) (15 June, baptised on the 16th 1777 in

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– 9 March 1819), aged 41, was a Hungarian composer. Although he composed in many different genres, he was highly popular during his lifetime for his many songs, earning recognition from

Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 177026 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire ...

among others. He also composed a Quartet for flute, viola, cello and guitar.

Recordings

*''German songs'' – Maria Zadori (soprano) Timothy Bentch (tenor), accompanied by Aniko Horvath on fortepiano, Hungaroton 2006Musicweb
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References

*https://web.archive.org/web/20070519173536/http://www.magyarzenetortenet.hu/er/erfj01.html

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* 1777 births 1819 deaths Classical-period composers Hungarian male classical composers Hungarian male conductors (music) People from Tolna County 18th-century classical composers 18th-century male musicians 18th-century conductors (music) 18th-century Hungarian people 19th-century Hungarian classical composers 19th-century conductors (music) 19th-century Hungarian people Composers from the Austrian Empire {{hungary-composer-stub