Johann Christoph Kellner

Full biography Johann Christoph Kellner

Johann Christoph Kellner (1736-1803) was a German composer and organist. He was born in Thuringia, Germany, and was the son of Johann Peter Kellner , who was also a composer and organist. Johann Christoph Kellner began his career as a musician at a young age and studied under his father.

Kellner composed a number of works during his lifetime, including sonatas, concertos, and other pieces for various instruments. He was known for his treatise on music theory entitled "Grundriss des Generalbasses" (Basics of Thoroughbass), which was highly regarded and widely used during his time.

In addition to his work as a composer , Kellner also served as an organist at several churches in his home region of Thuringia. He was highly respected for his skill as a performer and teacher, and his compositions were known for their technical difficulty and innovation.

Today, Kellner is remembered as an important figure in the development of classical music in Germany. His work helped to establish the foundation for the music theory and composition techniques that would come to define the classical era.