Johann Peter Keller was a well-to-do wigmaker from Vienna. He married a woman named Marie Elisabeth Sailler in 1722. Between 1723 and 1744, the couple had fifteen children. One of them grew up to become Joseph Haydn’s much-maligned wife. Today,

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Fazıl Say is one of the most important contemporary artists. As a pianist, he has performed in major concert halls around the world, showcasing a repertoire of classical masterpieces. However, he is also known for his performances of contemporary works

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