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Ferruccio Busoni: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born April 1, 1866 • Empoli • Italy
Died July 27, 1924 (aged 58) • Berlin • Germany
Notable Works “Arlecchino” • “Doktor Faust”
Movement / Style Postromantic music

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