Role

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Composer

Country

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Poland

Birth

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June 19, 1708 in Schweidnitz, Poland

Death

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1763 in Berlin, Germany

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Orchestral

 

Johann Gottlieb Janitsch was a German composer of the Baroque era, born in Berlin in 1708. He was the son of a court trumpeter and grew up in a musical family. Janitsch received his early musical education from his father and later studied with the composer Johann Joachim Quantz. Janitsch began his career as a musician in the court orchestra of Frederick the Great in Berlin. He played the viola da gamba and the cello and was known for his virtuosity on both instruments. He also played in the court chamber music ensemble, which was led by the famous flutist Johann Joachim Quantz. Janitsch was a prolific composer, and his works include chamber music, orchestral music, and vocal music. He was particularly known for his chamber music, which was highly regarded during his lifetime. His chamber music includes sonatas, quartets, and trios for various combinations of instruments. One of Janitsch's most famous works is his Sonata da Camera in G minor, which is a trio sonata for two violins and basso continuo. This work is notable for its expressive melodies and its use of counterpoint. Another famous work is his Sonata da Camera in B-flat major, which is a quartet for two violins, viola da gamba, and basso continuo. This work is known for its lively rhythms and its use of ornamentation. Janitsch was also known for his vocal music, which includes cantatas and oratorios. His cantatas are notable for their expressive melodies and their use of counterpoint. His oratorios are known for their dramatic intensity and their use of choral music. Janitsch was a highly respected musician during his lifetime, and his music was widely performed throughout Europe. He was particularly popular in Berlin, where he was a member of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Berlin, and his music was often performed at Masonic ceremonies. Janitsch died in Berlin in 1763, and his music fell into obscurity after his death. However, in recent years, his music has been rediscovered and is now being performed and recorded by musicians around the world. Janitsch's music is known for its expressive melodies, its use of counterpoint, and its lively rhythms, and it is considered to be an important contribution to the Baroque era.

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