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Dirk Schäfer

Dutch concert pianist and composer

Dirk Schäfer (Rotterdam November 25, 1873 – Amsterdam February 16, 1931) was a Dutch concert pianist and composer. His compositions include piano pieces ("Sonate Inaugurale" Op. 9) and chamber music, such as his distinctly Brahmsian piano quintet in D flat (Opus 5) and his sonatas for violin and piano, Op. 11. He also wrote a "Javanese Rhapsody". He recorded performances of works by Chopin and Francois Couperin before his death.

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Works

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  • Piano Quintet, op. 5
  • Piano Quintet, op. 5: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
  • Piano Quintet, op. 5: II. Adagio patetico
  • Piano Quintet, op. 5: III. Allegro vivo e scherzando
  • Piano Quintet, op. 5: IV. Finale. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
  • Sonata Op. 13 for Violoncello and Piano in C Major
  • Sonata Op. 13 for Violoncello and Piano in C Major: I. Allegro con brio
  • Sonata Op. 13 for Violoncello and Piano in C Major: II. Adagio non troppo
  • Sonata Op. 13 for Violoncello and Piano in C Major: III. Finale: Allegro assai agitato