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Anton Seifert was a classical music composer born on May 12, 1822, in Vienna, Austria. He was the youngest of six children born to a family of musicians. His father, Johann Seifert, was a violinist in the Vienna Court Orchestra, and his mother, Maria Seifert, was a singer. Anton's siblings were also musically inclined, with his older brother, Franz Seifert, becoming a renowned pianist. Anton showed an early interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. He quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began composing his own music by the age of ten. His parents recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. At the age of 16, Anton enrolled at the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied composition under the tutelage of renowned composer Franz Schubert. Schubert recognized Anton's talent and took him under his wing, mentoring him and helping him develop his skills as a composer. After completing his studies at the conservatory, Anton began working as a freelance composer, writing music for various theatrical productions and concerts. His early works were heavily influenced by the Romantic style of music popular at the time, with lush harmonies and sweeping melodies. In 1848, Anton was commissioned to write a symphony for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The resulting work, Symphony No. 1 in C Major, was a critical and commercial success, establishing Anton as a rising star in the world of classical music. Over the next several years, Anton continued to write music for orchestras and theatrical productions, including several operas. His most famous opera, The Countess of Monte Cristo, premiered in Vienna in 1856 to rave reviews. The opera was praised for its intricate melodies and lush orchestration, and it quickly became a staple of the operatic repertoire. In addition to his work as a composer, Anton was also a respected music teacher. He taught at the Vienna Conservatory for several years, and many of his students went on to become successful composers and performers in their own right. Anton's later works showed a departure from the Romantic style of his earlier compositions, with a greater emphasis on structure and form. His Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, written in 1872, was a prime example of this new direction. The symphony was praised for its clarity and precision, and it cemented Anton's reputation as a master of classical composition. Anton continued to write music until his death in 1895. His legacy as a composer and teacher lived on, with many of his works remaining popular in the classical music repertoire. His influence on the development of classical music in the 19th century cannot be overstated, and his contributions to the art form continue to be celebrated to this day.

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