Christoph Graupner

Christoph Graupner (1683–1760) was a German composer and harpsichordist.

Overview

Born at Kirchberg in 1683, died at Darmstadt in 1760.

In detail

Christoph Graupner studied at Thomasschule zu Leipzig. training under Johann Schelle and Johann Kuhnau is recorded. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is opera, symphony and overture. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Employment is recorded with Oper am Gänsemarkt. Positions recorded include court chapel master.

Sources

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“Christoph Graupner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q115067: Christoph Graupner
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