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| Johann Mattheson (1681 - 1764)
Timeline |
1681 |
Born 28 September, in Hamburg Germany |
1690 |
Begins composing at the age of nine |
1696 |
Sings soprano in the Hamburg opera (until his voice changes) |
1703 |
Introduces Handel to the musical circles of Hamburg |
1706 |
Acts as secretary to the English ambassador |
1713 |
Das neu-eröffnete Orchestre (presenting a progressive approach to musical instruction), published |
1715 |
Appointed musical director for the Cathedral in Hamburg |
1717 |
Book, Das Beschützte Orchestra, published |
1719 |
Increasing deafness forces him to resign |
1722 |
Publishes Critica musica, the first German music periodical |
1739 |
Der vollkommene Capellmeister (an encyclopaedia of knowledge for music directors), is published |
1764 |
Dies 17 April, Hamburg Germany |
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