About Christoph Förster
Lived 1693 – 1745 (aged 52). Christoph Förster was a German composer, concertmaster and musician.
Christoph Förster (30 November 1693 – 6 December 1745) was a German composer of the baroque period.
Life
Christoph Förster (spelled Johann Christoph Friedrich in his death register) was born in Bibra, Thuringia as the son of council treasurer Christian Förster who gave him his first musical instruction in singing and playing on various instruments.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christoph Förster?
German composer
When was Christoph Förster born?
Christoph Förster was born on 30 November 1693 in Bad Bibra.
When did Christoph Förster die?
Christoph Förster died on 6 December 1745 in Rudolstadt.
What was Christoph Förster's occupation?
Christoph Förster was a composer, concertmaster and musician.
What nationality was Christoph Förster?
Christoph Förster was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Christoph Förster
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