Joseph Riepel (Composer)
Born: 22nd January 1709, Rainbach im Mühlkreis, Austria
Died: 23rd October 1782, Regensburg, Germany
Nationality: German
Joseph Riepel was an Austrian-born German music theorist, composer and violinist. Riepel is known for his theoretical work, especially for his innovations in theory of melody and form. Riepel's writings form one of the foundations for the theory of composition of the later 18th century. He was violin teacher to František Xaver Pokorný.
Riepel was the son of a farmer and innkeeper.
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