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'''Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai''' (June 9, 1810 - May 11, 1849) was a [[Germany|German]] [[composer]], conductor, and founder of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Nicolai is best known for his operatic version of [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s [[comedy]] ''[[Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor]]''. In addition to five [[opera]]s, Nicolai composed lieder, works for orchestra, chorus, ensemble, and solo instruments.
'''Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai''' (June 9, 1810 - May 11, 1849) was a [[Germany|German]] [[composer]], conductor, and founder of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Nicolai is best known for his operatic version of [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s [[comedy]] ''"[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]"'' ([[Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor]])'' written in 1848. In addition to five [[opera]]s, Nicolai composed [[lied]]er, works for [[orchestra]], chorus, ensemble, and solo instruments.
He died an early death from apoplexy. His memory is maintained by the VPO with its annual end-of-season "do" being a "Nicolai concert" with the proceeds going to the orchestra's pension fund.
Reference: ''"The Oxford Companion to Music"''
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