Johann Becker (organist)
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Johann Becker | |
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Born | 1 September 1726 |
Died | 1803 |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Organist
Teacher Composer |
Johann Becker (1 September 1726 – 1803) was a German organist, teacher, and composer, born in Helsa-Wickenrode near Kassel. He studied with Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig from about 1745 to 1748. He taught in Hartmuthsachsen, Bettenhausen , and Kassel, where in 1761 he was appointed municipal organist. In 1770 he was appointed court organist. He wrote mainly church music.
References
[edit]- Oxford Composer Companions, J. S. Bach, 1999, p. 60