Carl Heinrich Graun

Carl Heinrich Graun
Born(1704-05-07)7 May 1704
Died8 August 1759(1759-08-08) (aged 55)
NationalityGerman
EducationKreuzkirche, Dresden
Occupation(s)composer, tenor
Years active1726–1756
Known formost important German composer of Italian opera of his time, along with Johann Adolph Hasse
Notable workKapellmeister to Frederick the Great
Spousetwo
Childrenone daughter, four sons
RelativesJohann Gottlieb Graun (brother)

Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704 – 8 August 1759) was a German composer and tenor. Along with Johann Adolph Hasse, he is considered to be the most important German composer of Italian opera of his time.[1]


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