  [Born at Eutin, near Lubeck, in Germany—1786-1826.] To ancestors all of a musical race The genius of Weber we easily trace. And from early training in babyhood days His thoughts were all turned to musical lays. At fourteen an opera little Karl wrote, Finished completely in its every note. Creator of "ROMANTIC OPERA," he Gained a position on Life's Stellar Sea. Like other great artists he never was blessed With habits of knowing just how to take rest. While writing Der Freischutz, his great masterpiece, He cut many years from Nature's life lease. And when working constantly without a rest, Despite every signal of health in distress, The wonderful Oberon opera he wrote, He sounded, alas, his Death calling note. |
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