Oscar Fetras

Oscar Fetras was a German composer born on February 16, 1854. He was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period known for its rich tradition of light classical and salon music in Europe. Fetras is best remembered for his contributions to the genre of dance music, particularly waltzes, which were popular in German-speaking countries at the time.

He lived through a dynamic era in European music, witnessing the transition from Romanticism to early modern styles. Oscar Fetras died on January 11, 1931, at the age of 76. His works remain a part of the light classical repertoire, reflecting the tastes and social life of his era.