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Carl Heinrich Graun | |
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| Born | 7 May 1704 |
| Died | 8 August 1759 (aged 55) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Kreuzkirche, Dresden |
| Occupation(s) | composer, tenor |
| Years active | 1726–1756 |
| Known for | most important German composer of Italian opera of his time, along with Johann Adolph Hasse |
| Notable work | Kapellmeister to Frederick the Great |
| Spouse | two |
| Children | one daughter, four sons |
| Relatives | Johann Gottlieb Graun (brother) |
Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704 – 8 August 1759) was a German composer and tenor. Along with Johann Adolph Hasse, he is considered to be the most important German composer of Italian opera of his time.[1]
- ^ The New Grove Dictionary of Opera vol. 2 p. 519