Otto Nicolai: Biography, Facts and Career
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Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai (9 June 1810 – 11 May 1849) was a German composer, conductor, and one of the founders of the Vienna Philharmonic. Nicolai is best known for his operatic version of Shakespeare's comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor as Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor. In addition to five operas, Nicolai composed lieder, works for orchestra, chorus, ensemble, and solo instruments.
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- Full name: Otto Nicolai
- Born: 1810-06-09
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q154602
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Who is Otto Nicolai?
Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai (9 June 1810 – 11 May 1849) was a German composer, conductor, and one of the founders of the Vienna Philharmonic.
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Otto Nicolai is Kingdom of Prussia.
When was Otto Nicolai born?
Otto Nicolai was born on 1810-06-09.
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