Joseph Umstatt

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Joseph Umstatt (5 February 1711 in Vienna - 24 May 1762 in Bamberg) was an Austrian composer of the early Classical era.

Life

Joseph Umstatt grew up in Vienna, and may have been a pupil of

shortly before his death in 1762.

Works

Umstatt was considered one of the most original composers of Viennese harpsichord music in the first half of the 18th century.^{[by whom?]} He also composed sacred music such as oratorios, masses (e.g. the "Missa Natalitia") and requiems, as well as secular musical dramas. However, the vast majority of his work consists of symphonies, concertos and chamber music.

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