EDUARD HANSLICK
\ˈɛdjuːˌɑːd hˈanslɪk], \ˈɛdjuːˌɑːd hˈanslɪk], \ˈɛ_d_j_uː_ˌɑː_d h_ˈa_n_s_l_ɪ_k]\
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A German musical critic and writer on Aesthetics; born at Prague, Sept. 11, 1825. He surpassed all contemporary workers in the field of musical criticism, holding the position of professor of musical criticism and history in the Vienna University. He is a recognized authority among European authors in music and Aesthetics, owing to his wit, imaginative power, thorough knowledge of his specialties, and perfect command of style. Died at Vienna, Aug. 7, 1904.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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