Previous posts for January 1st are here: Xavier Cugat (2020), Milt Jackson (2021), andCountry Joe McDonald (2022)
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Johann Christoph Altnickol (bapt. 1 January 1720 - buried 25 July 1759) was a German organist, bass singer, and composer. He was a student, copyist, and son-in-law of Johan Sebastian Bach.
In the Family
Herr Altnickol, a Leipzig copyist,
Wasn’t counted with the sloppiest,
In fact, his penmanship was great.
By any standard we can rate
His copy of “the 48”
As clear, precise, and up to snuff,
And he had qualities enough,
That on the more domestic side,
When he was searching for a bride,
Quite near the end of Johann’s life,
He took Bach’s daughter as his wife.
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