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Ernst Seitz was a German composer and conductor who lived from 1862 to 1942. He was born in the town of Hohenstein-Ernstthal in Saxony, Germany. Seitz showed an early interest in music and began studying piano and composition at a young age. He went on to study at the Leipzig Conservatory, where he was a student of Carl Reinecke and Salomon Jadassohn. After completing his studies, Seitz worked as a conductor and composer in various German cities, including Leipzig, Berlin, and Dresden. He also taught at the Dresden Conservatory and the Leipzig Conservatory. Seitz was known for his skill as a conductor, and he conducted many premieres of new works by other composers. Seitz's compositions were primarily in the classical style, and he wrote music for a variety of genres, including orchestral works, chamber music, and songs. He was particularly known for his piano music, and his works for piano were popular with amateur pianists. One of Seitz's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 13. The concerto was composed in 1889 and premiered in Leipzig the following year. The concerto is in three movements and features virtuosic piano writing and a dramatic orchestral accompaniment. The concerto was well-received at its premiere and has remained a popular work in the piano repertoire. Seitz also wrote a number of works for solo piano, including his Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 6. The sonata was composed in 1886 and is in four movements. The sonata features a lyrical first movement, a lively scherzo, a slow and expressive third movement, and a virtuosic finale. In addition to his piano music, Seitz wrote a number of chamber works, including his String Quartet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 10. The quartet was composed in 1888 and is in four movements. The quartet features a dramatic first movement, a lyrical second movement, a lively scherzo, and a virtuosic finale. Seitz also wrote a number of songs, including his song cycle "Aus der Jugendzeit" (From Youthful Days), Op. 15. The cycle was composed in 1891 and features settings of poems by various German poets. The songs are lyrical and expressive, and showcase Seitz's skill as a composer of vocal music. Seitz's music was well-regarded during his lifetime, and he was awarded the title of Royal Professor in recognition of his contributions to music. However, his music fell out of favor in the years following his death, and his works are now relatively unknown. Despite this, Seitz's music remains a testament to his skill as a composer and his contributions to the classical music tradition.

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