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Thomas Baltzar

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German violinist and composer

GermanyMusiciansLived 1630 to 1663 · aged 33
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Thomas Baltzar was a German violinist and composer. He was born in Lübeck to a musical family; his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all musicians. Sources suggest an array of music teachers who may have taught him in his early years.

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Thomas Baltzar was a German violinist and composer. He was born in Lübeck to a musical family; his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all musicians. Sources suggest an array of music teachers who may have taught him in his early years. According to the writings of Samuel Hartlib, composer and violinist Johann Schop was one of those instructors. Baltzar may have studied the violin with Gregor Zuber and composition with Franz Tunder. He may have also received instruction from composer and violinist Nicolaus Bleyer, who taught Baltzar's younger brother.

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1630 to 1663 · aged 33
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13 languages

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