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…quickly propelled him through the ranks, and he was appointed a court composer in 1743. His duties extended beyond composition, encompassing the teaching of violin to the choirboys of the…

…moved to Leipzig, he attended the Thomasschule as a day student. His father was his sole music tutor, imparting him with invaluable lessons in composition and keyboard-playing. In 1731, he…

…theorist, though he was still relatively unknown. His early compositions were mostly sacred works and organ pieces. Music Theorist In 1722, Rameau published one of the most influential books in…