Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was a significant Austrian composer and violinist of the Baroque era, born circa 1620-1623. He is often considered one of the most important violinists of his time, and he played a pivotal role in the development of violin technique and repertoire. Schmelzer became a court musician in Vienna in the 1640s and later served as Kapellmeister. His compositions include a variety of instrumental mu
... MeerJohann Heinrich Schmelzer was a significant Austrian composer and violinist of the Baroque era, born circa 1620-1623. He is often considered one of the most important violinists of his time, and he played a pivotal role in the development of violin technique and repertoire. Schmelzer became a court musician in Vienna in the 1640s and later served as Kapellmeister. His compositions include a variety of instrumental music, such as sonatas, balletti, and dance suites that were innovative in their use of the violin.
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