Johann Friedrich Peter

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Johann Friedrich Peter (sometimes John Frederick Peter) (born Heerendijk, May 19, 1746 - died Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1813) was an American composer of German origin. He emigrated to the United States in 1770, and for a time served as an organist and violinist with Unity of the Brethren congregations in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. As a composer he wrote mostly anthems; also included in his output are six string quintets for two violins, two violas, and a violoncello, among the earliest examples of chamber music known by a North American composer. The six string quintets, performed by the American Moravian Chamber Ensemble, were recorded and published in 1997 on New World Records 80507-2.

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This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia.

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 19873733 LCCN: n85381181 ISNI: 0000 0000 8362 4716 GND: 11910945X BNF: cb13971781k

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Name	Peter, Johann Friedrich
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Short description	American composer
Date of birth	May 19, 1746
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Date of death	July 13, 1813
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