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W. L. TRYTEL and his OCTET
THERE is something rather pathetic in tho fact that Raff is now known almost solely by this one melodious piece—Cavatina. Ho was one of the most industrious and prolific composers who ever lived. It is recorded that on one occasion, on coming back to his composition class after a brief illness. he chided them with laziness, announcing proudly that during the few days ho had been off duty, he had composed a string quartet, several vocal choruses, and various smaller pieces.
His immense industry was in keeping with a great strength of character which enabled him to endure severe privations in early life; most people would have been crushed by the handicap which, as a young man, he had to face. In the latter part of last century, however, he had achieved real distinction both as a composer and as a teacher.

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W. L. Trytel

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