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Was an important classical music composer.The Countess Schaffgotsch, who heard him playing the violi

Was an important classical music composer.The Countess Schaffgotsch, who heard him playing the violin, took him to Vienna in 1760 where she arranged lessons in composition with Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf. Further patronage helped him to travel and gain further knowledge of music and by the age of 35, he was moving in exalted musical company: it is reported he played quartets with Haydn, Mozart and Dittersdorf.[2] He wrote three operas: Il Demofoonte (1770), Il trionfo di Clelia (1770), and The Princess of Tarento.

Was a German organist, teacher, and composer, born in Helsa-Wickenrode, near Kassel. He studied with

Was a German organist, teacher, and composer, born in Helsa-Wickenrode, near Kassel. He studied with Bach in Leipzig from about 1745 to 1748. He taught in Hartmuthsachsen, Bettenhausen, and Kassel, where in 1761 he was appointed municipal organist. In 1770 he was appointed court organist. He wrote mainly church music.

Was a German composer, and second cousin of J. S. Bach. He was born in Erfurt, and his early musical

Was a German composer, and second cousin of J. S. Bach. He was born in Erfurt, and his early musical education was by his father, Johann Aegidus Bach. He took up his position as organist in Erfurt in 1695, and then took a similar position in Magdeburg. He replaced Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach as organist in Eisenach, and also as harpsichordist in the court orchestra in 1703. Most of his musical output has been lost, but amongst his surviving music there are four orchestral suites. It is known that J.S. Bach had individual parts prepared for performance by his orchestra.

Usually called Carl Loewe, was a German composer, baritone singer and conductor. In his lifetime, hi

Usually called Carl Loewe, was a German composer, baritone singer and conductor. In his lifetime, his songs were well enough known for some to call him the "Schubert of North Germany", and Hugo Wolf came to admire his work. He is less known today, but a number of his 400 or so songs are still occasionally performed.

Was the publisher of the first newspaper, called Relation aller Fürnemmen un gedenckwürdigen Histo

Was the publisher of the first newspaper, called Relation aller Fürnemmen un gedenckwürdigen Historien (Collection of all distinguished and commemorable news). The Relation is recognised by the World Association of Newspapers[1], as well as many authors[2

Was a German composer. In 1800 he began his studies at the University of Landshut. Inwardly drawn to

Was a German composer. In 1800 he began his studies at the University of Landshut. Inwardly drawn to the Catholic Church, he completed his philosophy and began theology, but the secularization of many religious orders in Bavaria prevented his entrance into a cloister. He now devoted himself solely to music. Led by the then prevailing idea that without a visit to Italy no musical education is complete, he turned his footsteps southward.

Was a German composer, violinist and lute player. He was a music director in Augsburg. In 1746 he ad

Was a German composer, violinist and lute player. He was a music director in Augsburg. In 1746 he added a fourth volume to the Augsburger Tafel-Confect, which Valentin Rathgeber had published in 1733, 1737 and 1739. The short title abbreviates Ohren-vergnügendes und Gemüth-ergötzendes Tafel-Confect (Augsburg Table Confectionery, short for Table Confectionery, Pleasuring the Ears and Delightful to the Soul), a collection of songs meant to be performed for desert, whereas a Tafelmusik was performed during a main course.[2]

Was a German organist and composer taught by Johann Sebastian Bach. He failed in two applications in

Was a German organist and composer taught by Johann Sebastian Bach. He failed in two applications in 1729 for organ posts at the Nikolaikirche, Leipzig, and Sts Peter und Paul, Görlitz, which were filled by Bach pupils Johann Schneider and David Nicolai. The Leipzig judges remarked that he 'played too fast and confused the congregation'; this did not deter him from boastig of his 'swiftness of hand and feet' in the second application.

Was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is s

Was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is sometimes referred to as 'the London Bach' or 'the English Bach', due to his time spent living there. He is noted for influencing the concerto style of Mozart.

Was a German organist, composer, and teacher. He was one of the last students of Johann Sebastian Ba

Was a German organist, composer, and teacher. He was one of the last students of Johann Sebastian Bach. He considered himself to be 'grounded in the principles of Bach' and aimed 'to awaken, maintain and heighten feelings of devotion in the hearts of his hearers by means of music'. His teaching and composition fulfilled this aim by a restriction to simple forms which were best suited to liturgical use. He wrote some large-scale organ works such as double chorale variations based on Bach's examples, though he was influenced by the contemporary galant style, with a strong emphasis on melody. His piano sonatas of 1789 have features in common with the Viennese classical school.

Was a German composer and music theorist. In 1810, he became violinist in the Weimar Court Orchestra

Was a German composer and music theorist. In 1810, he became violinist in the Weimar Court Orchestra (Anon. 1885–92), or else was a flautist and joined the Weimar orchestra in 1811 (Brandt 2001). He composed many musical works before 1819 (Brandt 2001), and debuted as a composer in 1821, with the opera Wittekind, which was followed by a number of others, including Die Flibustier (1830) and Die Fürstin von Granada (1833), as well as some orchestral works (Anon. 1885–92). Die Fürstin von Grenada was especially successful (Brandt 2001). Either in 1842 (Anon. 1885–92) or 1845 (Brandt 2001) he retired from his position in the Weimar orchestra, was appointed a professor and in 1846 moved to Leipzig

Was a German physicist born in Hamburg. By far the greater and more important part of his work relat

Was a German physicist born in Hamburg. By far the greater and more important part of his work related to electricity and magnetism. Poggendorff is known for his electrostatic motor which is analogous to Wilhelm Holtz's electrostatic machine. In 1841 he d

Was a German composer and woodwind player. Schickhardt was born in Braunschweig (Brunswick) and rece

Was a German composer and woodwind player. Schickhardt was born in Braunschweig (Brunswick) and received his musical education at the Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel court under the patronage of Augustus William, third son and heir of Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel [2]. In the first decade of the 18th century, he was employed in the Netherlands and associated with Friedrich of Hesse-Cassel, Henriëtte Amalia van Anhalt-Dessau (daughter of John George II, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau and widow of Henry Casimir II, Prince of Nassau-Dietz) and her son John William Friso, Prince of Orange [3].

Was a German organist, bass singer, and composer. He was a son-in-law and copyist of Johann Sebastia

Was a German organist, bass singer, and composer. He was a son-in-law and copyist of Johann Sebastian Bach. He was appointed as organist and schoolmaster at Niederwiesa, near Greiffenberg, Silesia, in January 1748, after Bach testified that he was a satisfactory student. In September of that year, he moved to a post at St Wenzel, Naumburg after another recommendation from Bach; the council unanimously agreed to appoint him before they had received his formal application. He married Bach’s daughter Elisabeth Juliana Friderica in January 1749; their first son was born in October of the same year and named Johann Sebastian, but died in infancy. Forkel wrote that Bach dictated his last chorale prelude (Vor deinen Thron tret ich hiermit, BWV 668) to Altnickol on his deathbed, although this manuscript did not survive.

Was a German composer of the Baroque period. He was born at Arnstadt, the son of Heinrich Bach, Joha

Was a German composer of the Baroque period. He was born at Arnstadt, the son of Heinrich Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach's great uncle, hence he was Johann Sebastian's first cousin once removed. He was also the uncle of Maria Barbara Bach, J.S. Bach's first wife. He is not to be confused with Johann Sebastian's Bach's son, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach.

Was a German organist and composer. He was the son of Johann Peter Kellner. He wrote a treatise on m

Was a German organist and composer. He was the son of Johann Peter Kellner. He wrote a treatise on music theory entitled Grundriss des Generalbasses, op. 16 pt. 1 (Kassel, 1783, 1796), which was very successful. Most of his compositions are keyboard works in a similar galant style to his father's, with homophonic textures and clear song-like melodies. His concertos for harpsichord or piano anticipate the Viennese classical concerto, and share common features with his contemporary C. P. E. Bach. Many of his works were popular in their own time, as demonstrated by their inclusion in several 18th-century collections.

Was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England. During a period of twenty

Was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England. During a period of twenty years Pepusch directed the musical establishment at Cannons, a large house northwest of London. For a couple of years he worked alongside Handel - in 1717/18 both men were employed there by James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. (For more see Baker and Baker, ref. below)

Was a musician, Kapellmeister and composer. Pez was born in Munich. From 1676, he was the tower watc

Was a musician, Kapellmeister and composer. Pez was born in Munich. From 1676, he was the tower watchman and later the Choir director at the Church of Saint Peter in Munich. In 1688, he became a musician at the court of prince Maximilian Emmanuel, Elector of Bavaria who offered him the opportunity to pursue his musical studies in Rome with the leading Italian composer Arcangelo Corelli. In 1694, Pez was in the service of Joseph Clemens, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne at his residence in Bonn, working to improve the prince's chapel orchestra. In 1695, he became Kapellmeister and advisor to the prince.

Was a German violinist, trumpeter, and composer. He lived at Leipzig from 1661 to 1681, with an inte

Was a German violinist, trumpeter, and composer. He lived at Leipzig from 1661 to 1681, with an interruption in 1672, when he entered an Augustinian monastery in Prague, which however he left soon after to become a Protestant. His later years were spent at Bautzen, where (as at Leipzig) he was in municipal employment as Stadtpfeifer and Stadtmusicus. He was renowned as a violinist and clarinet player and published between 1669 and 1686 a considerable number of collections, chiefly of instrumental music, such as Musica vespertina lipsica (1669), Musicalische Seelenerquickungen (1675), Deliciae musicales, oder Lustmusik (1678), Musica curiosa lipsiaca (1686), etc.; also some sacred vocal music and theoretical works. He was influential in the evolution of instrumental forms and the style of orchestral writing.

Was a German baroque composer. According to Ernst Ludwig Gerber, the court organist at Sondershausen

Was a German baroque composer. According to Ernst Ludwig Gerber, the court organist at Sondershausen in the time of Rothe's sons and grandsons, Rothe was born in Rosswein, Meissen, where his father was kapellmeister in Roßwein and who gave him his early training.[1] Though no kapellmeister by the name of Rothe is documented in Rosswein at the period.[2] He initially served as falsettist and violinist in Coburg, then in 1693 entered the court at Sondershausen. He died at Sondershausen.

Was a German composer. He spent most of his life working in France. He moved to Paris in 1776, and e

Was a German composer. He spent most of his life working in France. He moved to Paris in 1776, and entered the service of the Duke of Montmorency and then of the Count of Valentinois as a horn player. He composed a great number of orchestral and chamber works but is best remember for his oratorio Jephté, performed at the Concert Spirituel in September 1781, and for his two operas. Although his music was received favourably, his works never became extremely popular because they were deemed as ‘too complicated and baroque’.

Was a German composer of well-known hymns. where he received his first musical training from Paulus

Was a German composer of well-known hymns. where he received his first musical training from Paulus Homberger. In 1615 he traveled to Berlin, where he studied theology at the Berlinisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster. From 1620 he studied theology at the University of Wittenberg and trained himself further in music through private study. From 1622 to his death, a period of 40 years, he was simultaneously a teacher at gymnasium Zum Grauen Kloster and cantor of the Nikolaikirche in Berlin.

Was a German Baroque composer and music theorist who brought the musical genius of Venice to the cou

Was a German Baroque composer and music theorist who brought the musical genius of Venice to the court of Augustus the Strong in Dresden. Although Heinichen's music is original, rhythmically exuberant and imaginative, it was inexplicably little known for a long time.

Was a German Baroque organist and composer. He was the most important composer of the Nuremberg scho

Was a German Baroque organist and composer. He was the most important composer of the Nuremberg school in the first half of the 17th century. Kindermann was born in Nuremberg and studied music from an early age; at 15 he already had a job performing at Sunday afternoon concerts at the Frauenkirche (he sang bass and played violin). His main teacher was Johann Staden. In 1634/35 the city officials granted Kindermann permission and money to travel to Italy to study new music. Nothing is known about his stay in Italy; he may have visited Venice like several other Nuremberg composers (Hans Leo Hassler, Johann Philipp Krieger). In January 1636 the city council ordered Kindermann back to take the position of second organist of Frauenkirche. In 1640 was employed as organist at Schwäbisch-Hall, but quit the same year to become organist of the Egidienkirche, the third most important position of its kind in Nuremberg after St. Sebald and St. Lorenz.

Was a German composer and organist whose works bridge the baroque and classical eras. He was a proli

Was a German composer and organist whose works bridge the baroque and classical eras. He was a prolific composer, chiefly of church organ and choral music.