June 18 - Johann Stamitz (The Musical Birthday Series)

Johann Stamitz (18 June 1717 – 27 March 1757) and his two sons were extraordinarily important in the development of the high classical style.

Rocket Man

While there are no Mannheim Comets

In the symphonies of Stamitz,

His whole family filled their pockets

By composing Mannheim Rockets.







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