Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch
Harpsichord player and composer
Harpsichord player and composer
1800
225 years ago — 64 years old
Artists & Creatives
Germany
Born in 1736, a prominent German harpsichord player and composer. Contributed significantly to the Baroque music scene. Served as a court composer for the Prussian royal court. Composed numerous works for harpsichord and other keyboard instruments. Collaborated with leading musicians of the time and influenced the development of keyboard music.
Served as court composer at the Prussian royal court
Composed influential works for harpsichord
Collaborated with notable musicians of the era
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