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Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen

Illustration — Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen (6 July 1768 in Durlach – 10 July 1830? In Darmstadt) was a German clarinetist, composer, and painter. In his time, Backofen enjoyed great fame; he was not only known as a composer and virtuoso of the clarinet but also played the harp, flute, and basset horn.

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Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen

Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen

Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen · Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments · Public domain

Born
1768
Died
1830

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Illustration — Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen (6 July 1768 in Durlach – 10 July 1830? In Darmstadt) was a German clarinetist, composer, and painter. In his time, Backofen enjoyed great fame; he was not only known as a composer and virtuoso of the clarinet but also played the harp, flute, and basset horn.

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