1722 in music

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The year 1722 in music involved some significant events.

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Tomaso Albinoni becomes opera director to the Elector of Bavaria.
André Campra becomes vice-maitre-de-chapelle of the Chapelle Royale at Versailles.
In a staged quarrel, Francesco Maria Veracini comes into conflict with Johann David Heinichen and the singer Senesino, ending with his leaping from a third storey window. He will walk with a limp for the rest of his life.
Johann Friedrich Fasch is appointed Kapellmeister at Zerbst, where he will remain for the rest of his life.

Tomaso Albinoni - Concertos à cinque, Op. 9: no 2 for Oboe in D minor
Johann Sebastian Bach
- Das wohltemperierte Klavier, vol 1
- "English" Suites
Giovanni Bononcini - Divertimenti da camera
François Couperin - Pièces de clavecin, Book 3
Jan Dismas Zelenka - Trio Sonatas (6) for 2 Oboes, Bassoon and Basso Continuo