German-born composer Franz Ignaz Beck (1734-1809), possibly after fighting a duel, lived and worked for much of his adult life in Italy and France. His output included symphonies, operas, sacred music, revolutionary music, and keyboard sonatas. He was also known as a conductor and an organist.- Category ID : 23868
Biographical sketch, speculation on his reasons for leaving Mannheim, personal affairs, including his elopement, and details of his 20th Century Renaissance. Includes Naxos discography.