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October 1838 in Music History

Birthdays in Music

  • Oct 22 Carl Fuchs, German composer and musician, born in Potsdam (d. 1922)

Georges BizetGeorges Bizet (1838-1875)

Oct 25 French composer (Carmen), born in Paris

Georges Bizet

Deaths in Music

  • Oct 4 Eleanore Sophia Maria Westenholz, German composer, dies at 79

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