Koch, Heinrich Christoph

1749-1816

A violinist of some reputation, chiefly known for his writings on musical topics. He was born and died at Rudolstadt, where his father played in the Duke's orchestra. He was himself given the position of violinist in the band in 1768, after he had studied at Weimar with Gopfert. In 1777 he was given the title of Kammermusiker. He composed some rather unimportant music, but his great works are Versuch einer Anleitung zur composition, published in three parts; Musikalisches Lexikon, which has appeared in three editions, and other theoretical works.