Johann Friedrich Fasch Germany

Biography

Johann Friedrich Fasch (April 15, 1688 – December 5, 1758) was a German composer. He was born in Buttelstädt, was a choirboy in Weissenfels and studied under Johann Kuhnau at the Thomasschule in Leipzig (he later founded a Collegium Musicum in the city). He then traveled throughout Germany, becoming a violinist in the orchestra in Bayreuth in 1714, and also holding court posts in Greiz and Lukavec. In 1722 he was appointed Kapellmeister at Zerbst, a post he held until his death.

Popular Songs

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  Concerto in D minor, FWV L:d7: II. Andante

  Concerti From Dresden and Darmstadt

  144 BPM
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  Concerto in D minor, FWV L:d4: II. Largo

  Concerti From Dresden and Darmstadt

  63 BPM
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  Gavotte

  Concertos

  118 BPM
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  Ouverture in D minor for 2 oboes, bassoon, strings and continuo: II. Air

  Overtures in G minor, D minor, and G major
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  Ouverture in D minor for 2 oboes, bassoon, strings and continuo: IV. Aria largo

  Overtures in G minor, D minor, and G major

  74 BPM

Discography

Concerti From Dresden and Darmstadt

2008

Concertos

2004

Overtures in G minor, D minor, and G major

2004