Carl Friedrich Zelter
Carl Friedrich Zelter was a composer, music educator, conductor, independent publisher, master builder and music teacher (1758–1832). He was born in Berlin.
Carl Friedrich Zelter

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- Born
- 1758.
- Died
- 1832.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Prussia.
- Occupation
- composer, music educator, conductor, independent publisher, master builder, music teacher and musician.
- Fields
- classical music.
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Carl Friedrich Zelter was a composer, music educator, conductor, independent publisher, master builder and music teacher (1758–1832). He was born in Berlin.
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1758
Carl Friedrich Zelter was born in 1758.
1832
Carl Friedrich Zelter died at Berlin.
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He trained under Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Carl Friedrich Zelter is recorded as composer, music educator, conductor and independent publisher.
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