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Giovanni Zamboni
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David Kellner
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David Kellner (1670, Liebertwolkwitz, near Leipzig – 6 April 1748) was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary of Bach. … read moreDavid Kellner (1670, Liebertwolkwitz, near Leipzig – 6 April 1748) was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary of Bach. As well as compositions for the lute which are today highly regarded, he wrote on the theory of mu… read moreDavid Kellner (1670, Liebertwolkwitz, near Leipzig – 6 April 1748) was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary of Bach. As well as compositions for the lute which are today highly regarded, he wrote on the theory of music, and particularly on writing for equal temperament. His … read more -
Esaias Reusner
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Alessandro Piccinini
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Robert Ballard
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Nicolas Vallet
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François Dufaut
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Jean-Henri d'Anglebert
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Robert de Visée
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