Johann Becker (organist)

Summary

Johann Becker (1 September 1726 – 1803) was a German organist, teacher, and composer, born in Helsa-Wickenrode [de] near Kassel. He studied with Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig from about 1745 to 1748. He taught in Hartmuthsachsen, Bettenhausen [de], and Kassel, where in 1761 he was appointed municipal organist. In 1770 he was appointed court organist. He wrote mainly church music.

Johann Becker
Born1 September 1726
Died1803
NationalityGerman
OccupationOrganist

Teacher

Composer

References edit

  • Oxford Composer Companions, J. S. Bach, 1999, p. 60