Johann Baptist Wanhal, Czech-Austrian organist and composer (died 1813)

Johann Baptist Wanhal

Czech composer (1739-1813)

Johann Baptist Wanhal was a Czech composer of the Classical period. He was born in Nechanice, Bohemia, and died in Vienna. His music was well respected by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. He was an instrumental performer as well.…