Johann Friedrich Fasch

Born 1688

Died 1758

Studied under Johann Kahnau

Born in Buttelstadt, Germany

Johann Friedrich Fasch traveled throughout Germany and played the violin for the Bayreuth orchestra in 1714.

Studied at Leipzig University

He composed church music: twelve cycles of church cantatas, psalm settings, and masses.

He composed instrumental music:• 90 overture-suites• 68 concerts• 19 symphonies• 18 trio sonatas

He had a son, Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch.

Also a composer

Played the harpsichord

Founded the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin

Ever heard of Johann Sebastian Bach?

Bach was awarded the position of Cantor at St. Thomas University a position Fasch was seeking himself

Bach even made manuscripts of some ofFasch’s work.

Sadly none of his work was actually writtendown during his lifetime and 4 of his operas have been completely lost to us.

Johann Friedrich Fasch died at the age of 70.

Sources:

Wikipedia “Johann Sebastian Bach” 16, April 2011.Web.

Wikipedia “Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch” 30, March 2011.Web.

Wikipedia “Johann Friedrich Fasch” 20, March 2011.Web.

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