Johann Georg Reutter
Austrian organist and composer of masses
Born
April 6th, 1708
316 years ago
Died
1772
253 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Born in 1708, held the position of court composer in Vienna. Composed numerous vocal and instrumental works, especially masses for the Imperial court. Influenced the development of church music in Austria during the Baroque period. Worked closely with prominent musicians of the time and contributed significantly to the musical landscape of his era.
Composed over 100 sacred works
Served as court composer for the Habsburgs
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