Mattheson, Johann
(1681–1764)
JOHANN MATTHESONMATTHESON, JOHANNJOHANN MATTHESON [* 1681-† 1764] The practical and artistic aspects of musicmaking were a lifelong fascination for Johann Mattheson, whose attainments as an opera singer and composer in Hamburg preceded an even more distinguished career as an author on musical subjects. In sharp contrast to the quasi-scientific theories of RAMEAU and others, Mattheson wrote perceptively and profusely on matters relating to figured bass and improvisation, melody, the affective…