17th century writer and composer
Johann Beer
Born1655-02-28
BirthplaceSankt Georgen im Attergau
CountryAustria
GenderMale
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Biography
Johann Beer also Bahr, Behr or Bär, (Sankt Georgen, 28 February 1655 – 6 August 1700, Weissenfels) was an Austrian author, court official and composer.
Beer was born in Austria to Protestant parents. In 1676 he entered the service of Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels as a countertenor. In 1700 he died, aged 45, as the result of a hunting accident.
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His comic writings are reminiscent of Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen.
His work of music theory Musikalische Discurse reveals German baroque performance practice.
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