Johann Adolf Hasse

Johann Adolf Hasse (1699–1783) was a composer, singer and music educator.

Overview

Born at Bergedorf in 1699, died at Venice in 1783.

In detail

training under Alessandro Scarlatti is recorded. Jan Antonín Koželuh is recorded as having studied under Johann Adolf Hasse. the recorded working language is German and Italian.

The field of work recorded is classical music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, church music, concerto and chamber music. The authority associates the name with Baroque music and Classical period. Pietro Metastasio is recorded as an influence.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Works named in the authority record are Artemisia.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Johann Adolph Hasse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q164732: Johann Adolf Hasse

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