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1723 in Germany

Explore 10 historical events and records for Germany in 1723.

Historical records for Germany in 1723

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February

Birth of Christian Gottlob Neefe

Neefe, Christian Gottlob ยท Arts / Classical Music

Birth of Christian Gottlob Neefe, omposer, conductor & tutor of Beethoven

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Constitution of Germany

Frederick William I ยท Berlin ยท Government / Government of Germany

Centralizes the administration

Die Elenden Sollen Essen Performed

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach introduced the cantata Die Elenden sollen essen at the start of his Leipzig tenure.

Flavio Opera Premiere

Handel, George Frideric ยท London ยท Arts / Opera

Handel's opera Flavio was performed at the King's Theatre in London.

Leipzig Cantor Audition

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach auditioned for the vacant Thomaskantor position in Leipzig.

Leipzig Thomaskantor Appointment

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach took up his appointment as Thomaskantor and director of music in Leipzig.

Magnificat First Version Performed

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

An early version of Bach's Magnificat was performed during the Leipzig Christmas season.

Ottone

Handel, George Frederick ยท Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Ottone"

Ottone Opera Premiere

Handel, George Frideric ยท London ยท Arts / Opera

The opera Ottone became a notable success in Handel's London theatrical career.

St John Passion

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Arts / Classical Music

Composition of "St John Passion"

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