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Johann Friedrich Fibiger was a German composer and musician who lived during the 18th century. He was born on January 1, 1747, in the town of Wittenberg, which was then part of the Electorate of Saxony. His father, Johann Christoph Fibiger, was a musician and composer who served as the organist at the Wittenberg Castle Church. Fibiger grew up in a musical household and began his musical education at a young age. He studied with his father and also received instruction from other local musicians. In 1764, he enrolled at the University of Leipzig, where he studied music theory and composition with Johann Adam Hiller, a prominent composer and conductor of the time. After completing his studies, Fibiger began his career as a musician and composer. He worked as a music teacher and also performed as a violinist and keyboard player. In 1772, he was appointed as the court composer and music director for the Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. He held this position for several years and composed a number of works for the court, including operas, cantatas, and instrumental music. One of Fibiger's most notable works is his opera "Die Schwestern von Prag" (The Sisters of Prague), which premiered in 1778. The opera tells the story of two sisters who fall in love with the same man and the tragic consequences that result. The work was well-received and helped to establish Fibiger's reputation as a composer. Fibiger also composed a number of instrumental works, including symphonies, string quartets, and sonatas. His music is characterized by its melodic inventiveness and harmonic complexity. He was particularly skilled at writing for the violin, and his works for the instrument are still performed today. In addition to his work as a composer, Fibiger was also a respected music theorist. He wrote several treatises on music theory and composition, including "Grundregeln der Musik" (Basic Rules of Music) and "Versuch einer Anleitung zur Composition" (Attempt at an Instruction for Composition). These works were widely read and influenced the development of music theory in Germany. Fibiger continued to compose and perform throughout his life, and he remained active in the musical community until his death in 1788. His legacy as a composer and music theorist has endured, and his works continue to be studied and performed by musicians around the world.

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