Biography of Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792)
20.06.1756
Born in Miltenberg (Main)
During schooldays musical education from members of the orchestra of the the electoral palatinate
Studies rights and philosophy in Mainz and Erfurt
1778
After addressing himself completely to the music, he migrates to Sweden
1781
Royal Swedish bandmaster
1782
Educational journey to Vienna, Italy, Paris and London on advice of the King
Head of the Royal conservatory in Stockholm
15.12.1792
Dies in Stockolm
During his lifetime he was said to be one of the biggest geniuses of the beginning classics.Due to the parallels in his llife dates and his works with those of Mozart, he was called "Baden Mozart"
Further information/Sources:
- → CDs by/of Joseph Martin Kraus bei JPC (mit Hörproben)
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Sheet music for flute:
Sonata (D-Dur)
(flute, viola)
Rating: mid-grade
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Rondo - Allegro assai
Only one score
Literature von/über Joseph Martin Kraus
- Flöteninstrumente und ihre Baugeschichte - Spielpraxis - Komponisten und ihre Werke - Interpreten1. edition Laaber: Laaber-Verlag,2009. - ISBN: 978-3-89007-545-7
Last edit 15.12.2012