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Information: Bohemian composer and violinist Johann Wenzel Anton Stamitz (1717-1757) was a pre-classical influence on the development of the symphony, especially in the area of dynamics, while conducting the orchestra of the court of Mannheim.
Stamitz, Johann Sites:
Johann Stamitz Johann Stamitz: Brief biography with link to extended life. Includes list of works and links to other composers. (Stamitz, Johann) http://www.artaria.com/Composer/JStamitz.htm
Johann Stamitz (1717-1757) Johann Stamitz (1717-1757): Brief biography and caricature with mention of his time at Mannheim and recommended Naxos recordings. (Stamitz, Johann) http://www.naxos.com/mainsite/default.asp?pn=Composers&char=S&ComposerID=9410(Wenzel%20Anton)
Stamitz, Johann (1717 - 1757), Bohemia Stamitz, Johann (1717 - 1757), Bohemia: Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers. (Stamitz, Johann) http://stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/stamitz1757.html