Karl Amadeus Hartmann (August 2, 1905 Munich - December 5, 1963 Munich) was a German composer. Some have lauded him as the greatest German symphonist of the 20th century. Wikipedia
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Hartmann is arguably the greatest German symphonist since Brahms. He is everything that a great composer should be. His music is original; his work develops over the span of his creative life; he is a marvellous craftsman; he had a truly amazing techniq www.musicweb.uk.net/Hartmann/