Johann Georg Albrechtsberger
Austrian composer and music theorist
Born
February 3rd, 1736
289 years ago
Died
1809
216 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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A composer and music theorist, contributed significantly to the development of music theory during the Classical period. Served as a teacher to several notable composers, including Ludwig van Beethoven. His theoretical works influenced future generations of musicians. Notable for his choral and organ compositions, along with theoretical treatises that explored techniques of counterpoint and harmony.
Authored 'Gründliche Violinschule'
Published 'Abhandlung über die Fugen'
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