Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)
Bio
Dittersdorf was born in Austria to a military tailor in Charles VI's army. He was a violinist and was selected as a court musician for Prince Joseph's orchestra. He held several posts in the Imperial court of Austria and Hungary. He was given a noble title and took students later in life. He also played in a "supergroup" string quartet with Wanhal, Haydn, and Mozart.
Music
Symphony in C major "La Prise de la Bastille"
Symphony No. 1 in C major "Les Quatre Ages Du Monde"
Symphony No. 2 in D major "La Chȗte De Phaéton"
Symphony No. 3 in G major "Actéon Changé en Cerf"
Symphony No. 4 in F major "Metamorphoses"
Symphony No. 5 in A major "Les paysans changés en grenouilles"
Symphony No. 6 in D major
Harp Concerto in A major
Violin Concerto in G major
Oboe Concertos
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