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(Organist) Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, a renowned organist and composer, spent most of his career in Bavaria. Serving as court conductor in Munich, he oversaw music in the royal chapel, showcasing his talent for sacred music, compositions for organ, and vocal works. His diverse musical output included masses, a Christmas cantata, and the famous motet Abendlied. Rheinberger's repertoire also encompassed operas, singspiele, incidental music, secular choral compositions, symphonies, chamber music, and works for organ, establishing him as a prolific and versatile musician.