Karl von Perfall
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Karl von Perfall | |
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 1901 portrait of Karl von Perfall | |
| Born | January 29, 1824 |
| Died | January 14, 1907 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Composer |
Karl, Frieherr von Perfall (January 29, 1824 – January 14, 1907) was a German composer and conductor. A native of Munich, he studied in Leipzig, but spent the bulk of his career in the city of his birth, in which he died.[1] Among his operas is Junker Heinz, to a libretto by Franz Grandour;[2] his Raimondin, later revised as Melusine, was also successful.[1] During his career he directed a variety of musical organizations in Munich.[3]
