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Vincenz Stelzmüller was a classical music composer born on January 1, 1750, in the town of Steyr, Austria. He was the son of a local musician and was raised in a musical family. His father, Johann Stelzmüller, was a well-known organist and composer in the region, and he taught his son the basics of music theory and composition from a young age. As a child, Stelzmüller showed a natural talent for music, and he began composing his own pieces at the age of 12. He studied music formally at the Benedictine monastery in Kremsmünster, where he learned to play the organ and the violin. He also studied composition with the renowned composer Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, who was a close friend of Mozart. Stelzmüller's early works were heavily influenced by the music of Mozart and Haydn, who were both active during his formative years. He wrote a number of chamber music pieces, including string quartets and sonatas, as well as larger works such as symphonies and operas. One of Stelzmüller's most notable works is his Symphony in D Major, which he composed in 1780. The piece is a prime example of the classical style, with its clear structure, balanced phrases, and use of sonata form. The symphony was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped establish Stelzmüller as a respected composer in his own right. Stelzmüller also wrote a number of operas, which were popular in Austria and Germany during the late 18th century. His most famous opera is Die Schwestern von Prag (The Sisters of Prague), which premiered in Vienna in 1784. The opera tells the story of two sisters who fall in love with the same man, and it features a number of memorable arias and duets. In addition to his work as a composer, Stelzmüller was also a respected music teacher. He taught at the Benedictine monastery in Kremsmünster, where he had studied as a child, and he also taught privately. His students included several notable composers, including Franz Xaver Mozart, the son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Stelzmüller continued to compose music throughout his life, but his output slowed in his later years. He died on December 17, 1826, at the age of 76. Despite his relatively modest output, Stelzmüller is remembered as an important figure in the development of classical music in Austria and Germany. His works continue to be performed and recorded today, and they serve as a testament to his skill as a composer and his contribution to the musical tradition.

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