Reichardt

(rik'-ardt), Johann Fried rich, compr. b. Konigsberg, Nov. 25, 1752; d. Giebichenstem, near Halle, June 27, 1814. Pupil of C. G. Richter and Veichtner; student of philosophy at Leipzig; capellmeister to Frederick the Great 1775; founded Concerts spirituals, for which he wrote programs; journeys to London and Paris 1786; dismi ed by F. Wilhelm II, 1794; inspector of salt works at Giebichenstem; capellmeister to Jerome Napoleon; his numerous Singspiele affected German opera by establishing national character; as song compr. he marks transition between earlier comprs. and Schubert; also wrote pa ion music, anthems, etc.; instrumental works of no great importance.