AGE 13 - 14 [1784]
Compiled by Gary D. Evans
Last Updated:
March 25, 2019 6:53 PM
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BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
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Bad Review of composition |
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Publication of WoO 49 and WoO 180 |
Apr 15
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Elector Max Friedrich died & succeeded by Maximilian Franz (art loving brother of Habsburg Emperor Joseph II, son of Empress Maria-Theresa, and friends w/ Count Waldstein who was great B. supporter and kept the Elector informed as to his progress and needs). |
June
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Official appt as deputy court organist (Electoral chapel of Max Franz) w/ support of Neefe, at salary of 150 Florins. (Neefe continued as principal organist; his salary was simultaneously reduced.) [Note - Wegeler states this occurred in 1785?] |
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Won bet w/ tenor Heller that he could throw him off key during court chapel service by playing a complex accompaniment while taping out correct note and cadence with little finger of right hand. (Received gentle reprimand from bemused Elector.) |