Christoph Schimke (1725-1789)
- Concerto (F-Dur) a fagotto Principale
Performers: Jaroslav Kubita (fagot); Symphony of Zlin
Further info: No available
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Bohemian composer. Born in Tetschen (now Děčín), almost nothing is known
 about his life. He was a bassoon virtuoso but overshadowed by Karl 
Ditters von Dittersdorf, composer and musician of the Johannisberg (now 
Jánský) Castle orchestra. They both spent about twenty years there 
(Schimke until his death) and both played managerial roles in the 
orchestra. As a composer, he wrote eleven symphonies, around twenty 
concertos (including five for viola and four for bassoon) and numerous 
pieces of chamber music (mainly for wind instruments). Although 
Schimpke's compositions were highly praised during his lifetime, just 
recently are receiving some attention.

 
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