About Johann Friedrich Klöffler
Lived 1725 – 1790 (aged 64). Johann Friedrich Klöffler was a German composer.
Johann Friedrich Klöffler (20 April 1725 – 21 February 1790) was a German conductor, composer, and administrator. He was one of the earliest to write music for two orchestras.
From 1750 to 1789 he worked at Steinfurt, occasionally touring throughout Europe and Russia. For the Steinfurt castle concert hall, he wrote many symphonies, some of which include horns with crook changes. The vast majority of Klöffler's chamber music is for flute.
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Who was Johann Friedrich Klöffler?
German composer (1725-1790)
When was Johann Friedrich Klöffler born?
Johann Friedrich Klöffler was born on 20 April 1725 in Kassel.
When did Johann Friedrich Klöffler die?
Johann Friedrich Klöffler died on 21 February 1790 in Burgsteinfurt.
What was Johann Friedrich Klöffler's occupation?
Johann Friedrich Klöffler was a composer.
What nationality was Johann Friedrich Klöffler?
Johann Friedrich Klöffler was German.
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