About Johann Paul Schiffelholz
Lived 1685 – 1758 (aged 72). Johann Paul Schiffelholz was a German composer and choir director.
Johann Paul Schiffelholz (13 March 1685 – 28 January 1758), was a German Baroque composer and an important composer for the variety of baroque lute called "calichon" or "gallichona" (top string in nominal D) or "mandora" (top string in nominal E) - not to be confused with the Italian "colascione" - as well as writing the usual trio sonatas, etc., for the violin family of instruments. He was born in Heideck.
Guitar versions of the mandora music are published by Suvini Zerboni as well as one of the trio sonatas by Breitkopf & Härtel.
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Who was Johann Paul Schiffelholz?
German Baroque composer (1685-1758)
When was Johann Paul Schiffelholz born?
Johann Paul Schiffelholz was born on 13 March 1685 in Heideck.
When did Johann Paul Schiffelholz die?
Johann Paul Schiffelholz died on 28 January 1758 in Ingolstadt.
What was Johann Paul Schiffelholz's occupation?
Johann Paul Schiffelholz was a composer and choir director.
What nationality was Johann Paul Schiffelholz?
Johann Paul Schiffelholz was German.
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