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Arnold Krug

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Arnold Krug was a German composer born on October 16, 1849. He was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by Romantic music traditions in Germany. Krug contributed to the classical music repertoire with compositions that reflected the stylistic tendencies of his era.

He passed away on August 4, 1904, at the age of 54. While not as widely known today, Krug's work remains part of the historical fabric of German Romantic music.

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