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Johann Gottlieb Janitsch
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Johann Gottlieb Janitsch (19 June 1708 – 1763) was a German Baroque composer. Janitsch was born in Schweidnitz, Silesia. He graduated from … read moreJohann Gottlieb Janitsch (19 June 1708 – 1763) was a German Baroque composer. Janitsch was born in Schweidnitz, Silesia. He graduated from the University of Frankfurt an der Oder. He held various positions at the court of the Kingdom of … read moreJohann Gottlieb Janitsch (19 June 1708 – 1763) was a German Baroque composer. Janitsch was born in Schweidnitz, Silesia. He graduated from the University of Frankfurt an der Oder. He held various positions at the court of the Kingdom of Prussia, eventually becoming the personal musician of Freder… read more -
Johann Gottlieb Graun
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Johann Gottlieb Graun (1702/1703 - 1771) was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist. He studied the violin and composition w… read moreJohann Gottlieb Graun (1702/1703 - 1771) was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist. He studied the violin and composition with Johann Georg Pisendel in Dresden. Like his brother Carl Heinrich Graun, he sang at the Kreuzsc… read moreJohann Gottlieb Graun (1702/1703 - 1771) was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist. He studied the violin and composition with Johann Georg Pisendel in Dresden. Like his brother Carl Heinrich Graun, he sang at the Kreuzschule, enrolled in Leipzig University, and travelled to Pragu… read more -
Johann Georg Pisendel
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Johann Georg Pisendel (December 26, 1687 - November 25, 1755) was a German Baroque musician, violinist and composer who for many years led … read moreJohann Georg Pisendel (December 26, 1687 - November 25, 1755) was a German Baroque musician, violinist and composer who for many years led the Court Orchestra in Dresden, then the finest instrumental ensemble in Europe. Pisendel was born… read moreJohann Georg Pisendel (December 26, 1687 - November 25, 1755) was a German Baroque musician, violinist and composer who for many years led the Court Orchestra in Dresden, then the finest instrumental ensemble in Europe. Pisendel was born in Cadolzburg, a small town near Nuremberg, where his fathe… read more -
Johann Kuhnau
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Johann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Jo… read moreJohann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Johann Sebastian Bach as cantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. There Kuhnau taug… read moreJohann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Johann Sebastian Bach as cantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. There Kuhnau taught Johann David Heinichen and Christoph Graupner, both of wh… read more -
Tarquinio Merula
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Tarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mai… read moreTarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the mos… read moreTarquinio Merula (1594 or 1595 – December 10, 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the most progressive Italian composers of the early 17th century, e… read more -
Christoph Graupner
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Christoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Kirchberg – March 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque m… read moreChristoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Kirchberg – March 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who lived and worked at the same time as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann and Ge… read moreChristoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Kirchberg – March 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who lived and worked at the same time as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann and George Frideric Handel. He wrote music for nearly half a centu… read more -
Carl Heinrich Graun
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Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704 – 8 August 1759) was a German composer and tenor singer. Along with Johann Adolf Hasse, he is considered t… read moreCarl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704 – 8 August 1759) was a German composer and tenor singer. Along with Johann Adolf Hasse, he is considered to be the most important German composer of Italian opera of his time. Graun was born in Wahrenbrüc… read moreCarl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704 – 8 August 1759) was a German composer and tenor singer. Along with Johann Adolf Hasse, he is considered to be the most important German composer of Italian opera of his time. Graun was born in Wahrenbrück in Brandenburg. He sang in the chorus of the Dresden opera… read more -
Gottfried Finger
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Gottfried Finger (c.1660 –1730), also Godfrey Finger, was a Moravian Baroque composer Many of his compositions were for the viol; he also w… read moreGottfried Finger (c.1660 –1730), also Godfrey Finger, was a Moravian Baroque composer Many of his compositions were for the viol; he also wrote operas. He was born in Olomouc, modern-day Czech Republic, and worked for the court of James … read moreGottfried Finger (c.1660 –1730), also Godfrey Finger, was a Moravian Baroque composer Many of his compositions were for the viol; he also wrote operas. He was born in Olomouc, modern-day Czech Republic, and worked for the court of James II of England before becoming a freelance composer. After a … read more -
Franz Benda
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Franz Benda, in Czech:František Benda (November 25, 1709 – March 7, 1786) was a Bohemian violinist and composer. He was the brother of Jiří… read moreFranz Benda, in Czech:František Benda (November 25, 1709 – March 7, 1786) was a Bohemian violinist and composer. He was the brother of Jiří Antonín Benda (Georg Benda), and he worked for much of his life at the court of Frederick the Gre… read moreFranz Benda, in Czech:František Benda (November 25, 1709 – March 7, 1786) was a Bohemian violinist and composer. He was the brother of Jiří Antonín Benda (Georg Benda), and he worked for much of his life at the court of Frederick the Great. Early in the eighteenth century Franz Benda was born in … read more -
Francesco Mancini
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Francesco Mancini (b. 16th Jan 1672 d. 22nd Sept 1737) belongs to a generation of composers including Fago and Sarro who established themse… read moreFrancesco Mancini (b. 16th Jan 1672 d. 22nd Sept 1737) belongs to a generation of composers including Fago and Sarro who established themselves during Alessandro Scarlatti's absence from Naples between 1702 and 1708. An important t… read moreFrancesco Mancini (b. 16th Jan 1672 d. 22nd Sept 1737) belongs to a generation of composers including Fago and Sarro who established themselves during Alessandro Scarlatti's absence from Naples between 1702 and 1708. An important teacher, Mancini was Director of the Conservatorio di S Maria… read more