Starzer, Josef
(1726–1787)
Starzer, Josef (?Franz) (1726 or 1727, Vienna; 4–22–1787, same). Austrian violinist and comp. Following an early career at the Viennese court, from 1758–68 lived in Russia, where he comp. several ballets, some in collaboration with Raupach. Was considered one of the finest Austrian composers of his time, esp. in ballet. His symphonies and quartets were also highly respected and compared with masterpieces by Haydn. Many of Starzer's works have been lost and many compositions of doubtful…