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French Romantic guitarist and composer known for expanding the guitar's technical and expressive capabilities.Napoléon Coste was a prominent 19th-century guitarist-composer who studied under Fernando Sor. He published over 50 works for guitar, including études, fantasies, and suites, while pioneering the use of seven-string guitars. His career was tragically cut short by an arm injury in 1863, though he continued composing until his death in 1883....