A German composer. During a trip to Italy, he caught the attention of Tartini and Hasse, and debuted as an opera composer in Venice. In addition to operas, he composed oratorios, masses, choral cantatas, and other church music, as well as instrumental works. He served as composer and Kapellmeister at the Dresden court, recommended by Hasse. He also received commissions for opera works in Copenhagen and Berlin. He occasionally worked as a guest conductor.