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Carl was born in Mannheim and was first taught music by Johann Stamitz , his father and founder of the Mannheim school. He played in the Orchestra at Mannheim from 1762 and in 1770 moved to Paris where he became known as a violinist. He later lived in a number of places, including Prague and London .

Stamitz wrote over fifty Symphonies and about as many Concerto s for various instruments, as well as a quantity of Chamber Music .


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