Carl Christian Agthe
Karl Christian Agthe (16 June 1762 – 27 November 1797) was a German organist and composer. Carl Christian Agthe was born in Hettstedt, Agthe served as court organist to Frederick Albrecht, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg. Among his compositions are six Singspiele, a ballet, and piano sonatas.
Carl Christian Agthe
- Born
- 1762 · Hettstedt.
- Died
- 1797 · Ballenstedt.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- composer
- Fields
- opera
- Languages
- German
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Karl Christian Agthe (16 June 1762 – 27 November 1797) was a German organist and composer. Carl Christian Agthe was born in Hettstedt, Agthe served as court organist to Frederick Albrecht, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg. Among his compositions are six Singspiele, a ballet, and piano sonatas.
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Carl Christian Agthe (1762–1797) was a German composer. Born in Hettstedt, the composer died in Ballenstedt.
Genres include opera. Languages used include German.
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He died in Ballenstedt; a son, Albrecht Agthe, was a music teacher.
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Carl Christian Agthe died at Ballenstedt.
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