Sylvius Leopold Weiss

Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687–1750) was a German composer and lutenist.

Also recorded as Silvius Leopold Weiss; Sylvius Leopold Weiß.

Overview

Born at Wrocław in 1687, died at Dresden in 1750.

In detail

Adam Falckenhagen, Ernst Gottlieb Baron and Timofiy Bilohradsky are recorded as having studied under Sylvius Leopold Weiss. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Silvius Leopold Weiss”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q379571: Sylvius Leopold Weiss

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