Johann Ernst Altenburg

Background

Johann Ernst Altenburg was born in Weissenfels, Germany in 1734.

Career

He was a trumpet-virtuoso, field-trumpeter in the 7 Years’ War, and then organist at Bitterfeld.

Achievements

• Wrote a valuable treatise: "Attempt at a Guide to Heroic-Musical Trumpet and Timpani Art" (Halle, 1795); pieces for 2, 4, 6 and 8 trumpets, and a concerto for 7 trumpets and kettle drums. He died in 1796 in Bitterfeld.