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Richard Stöhr was a prominent Austrian composer and music educator who lived from 1874 to 1967. He was born in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Stöhr showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at the age of six. He later studied composition with Robert Fuchs and counterpoint with Anton Bruckner at the Vienna Conservatory. Stöhr's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic style of his teachers, but he later developed his own unique style that blended elements of Romanticism with modernism. He was particularly interested in the music of J.S. Bach and was known for his contrapuntal writing. In 1901, Stöhr became a professor of music theory and composition at the Vienna Conservatory, where he taught for over 40 years. He was a highly respected teacher and had many notable students, including Ernst Krenek, Hanns Eisler, and Karl Schiske. Stöhr's compositions include symphonies, chamber music, choral works, and operas. His Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1902, was well-received and established him as a composer to watch. He went on to compose eight more symphonies, each one showcasing his unique style and mastery of orchestration. Stöhr's chamber music is also highly regarded and includes works for string quartet, piano trio, and solo piano. His String Quartet No. 2, composed in 1910, is considered one of his finest works and is still performed today. In addition to his instrumental works, Stöhr also composed choral music and operas. His oratorio, "The Birth of Christ," is a particularly notable work and is still performed during the Christmas season. His opera, "The Last Judgment," premiered in Vienna in 1926 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. Stöhr's music was not widely performed outside of Austria during his lifetime, but his reputation has grown in recent years. His music is now performed and recorded by orchestras and ensembles around the world. In addition to his work as a composer, Stöhr was also a prolific writer on music theory and history. He wrote several books, including "The Art of Fugue" and "The Music of Bach," which are still considered important works in the field of musicology. Stöhr lived a long and productive life, continuing to compose and teach well into his 90s. He died in Vienna in 1967 at the age of 93. His legacy as a composer and educator continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world.

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