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August Harder

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August Harder was a composer born on July 17, 1775. He lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period marked by the transition from the Classical to the early Romantic era in music. Harder died relatively young, at the age of 38, on October 22, 1813. While specific details about his compositions and career are limited, he contributed to the musical landscape of his time as a composer.

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