biography
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Stamitz, Johann (Wenzel Anton)
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pronunciation:
[shtamits]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1717–57)
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| biography:
| Violinist and composer, born in Havličkův Brod, C Czech Republic. He became concert master at the Mannheim court in 1745, where he developed sonata form, and trained the orchestra to a level of perfection unrivalled in Europe. His works include 74 symphonies, several concertos, chamber music, and a Mass. He founded a school of symphonists which had a profound influence on Mozart. |
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