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Johann Christoph Pepusch ( 1667 - July 20 , 1752 ) was a German Composer . At age 14, he was appointed to the Prussian court. About 1700, he settled in England. Although he is best known for the music of '' The Beggar's Opera '' ( 1728 ), he composed many other works including stage and church music as well as a number of concertos and trio sonatas for oboe, violin and continuo. The Libretto was written by John Gay .