Max Bruch

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1. When was Max Bruch born?January 6, 1838, in Cologne, German Confederation
2. When did Max Bruch die?October 2, 1920, in Berlin, Weimar Republic
3. What is the total compositions?Over 200 works
4. What is the key roles?Composer, violinist, conductor, and teacher
5. Who was Max Bruch?Max Bruch was a German composer born in 1838 who wrote more than 200 pieces, including symphonies, operas, and chamber music.
6. What is Max Bruch’s most famous piece?His most famous work is the Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, composed in 1866, which is still played by violinists all over the world.

Romantic Era: A period in Western classical music (c. 1800-1910) characterized by emotional expression, individualism, and dramatic intensity.
Violin Repertoire: The established body of musical compositions written for the violin, commonly studied and performed by musicians.
Opus Number: A number assigned to a composer's works, usually in chronological order of publication, to help identify them.
Lyrical Melody: A beautiful, song-like musical line that is expressive and often emotionally evocative.