Georg Muffat

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Biography

Georg Muffat (1 June 1653 – 23 February 1704) was a Baroque composer. He is most well known for the remarkably articulate and informative performance directions printed along with his collections of string pieces Florilegium Primum and Florilegium Secundum (First and Second Bouquets) in 1695 and 1698. Georg Muffat was born in Megève, Duchy of Savoy (now in France), and was of Scottish descent.

  • Name variations
  • G. Muffat·Georg Muffatt·George Muffat·Muffat
  • Primary profession
  • Music department·soundtrack
  • Country
  • Germany
  • Nationality
  • German
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 01 June 1653
  • Place of birth
  • Megève
  • Death date
  • 1704-02-23
  • Death age
  • 51
  • Place of death
  • Passau
  • Children
  • Gottlieb Muffat
  • Knows language
  • Latin

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