Research topic: Johann Georg Albrechtsberger

Johann Georg Albrechtsberger , 1736-1809, Austrian musical theorist, teacher, and composer. He became (1772) court organist in Vienna and later was chief organist, conductor, and choirmaster of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna. He composed more than 240 works and wrote important books on counterpoint and figured bass. Considered the best teacher of composition in Vienna in his time, he taught Beethoven. Author not available, ALBRECHTSBERGER, JOHANN GEORG. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more