Hans Ulrich Staeps (1909–1988) was a German composer,

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and professional

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player. Staeps was born in Dortmund and was a professor at the Vienna Conservatory from 1940-1975. He was a prolific composer of recorder works, writing over 20 pieces for the instrument in a period of 30 years. Many of these compositions are works for recorder ensembles from 2 to 6 recorders, sometimes with

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, cembalo or

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accompaniment. He also wrote songs, made transcriptions of classical works for recorder and wrote didactic books on player the recorder amongst others . Staeps was known to improvise his piano accompaniments, which often feature complex harmonies, with great ease.

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1909 births 1988 deaths German recorder players 20th-century classical composers 20th-century German composers 20th-century flautists {{Composer-stub