Dirk Schäfer (

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November 25, 1873 –

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February 16, 1931) was a Dutch concert pianist and composer. His compositions include piano pieces ("Sonate Inaugurale" Op. 9) and chamber music, such as his distinctly Brahmsian piano quintet in D flat (Opus 5) and his sonatas for violin and piano, Op. 11. He also wrote a "Javanese Rhapsody". He recorded performances of works by Chopin and Francois CouperinLabel of English Columbia DHX 12, 78 RPM record before his death.

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1873 births 1931 deaths Dutch classical pianists Dutch composers Musicians from Rotterdam {{classical-pianist-stub