Question: In between Ludwig van Beethoven and Heinrich Marschner who was the most important composer of German opera between Weber and Wagner?

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Heinrich August Marschner (16 August 1795 – 14 December 1861) was the most important composer of German opera between Weber and Wagner. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Ludwig van Beethoven ( , ; ] ; baptised 17 December 177026 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, his great Mass the "Missa solemnis", and one opera, "Fidelio". [END]  
Answer: Heinrich August Marschner
Heinrich August Marschner