April 1779 in Music

Birthdays in Music

  • Apr 11 Louise Reichardt, German composer, born in Berlin, Prussia (d. 1826)
  • Apr 21 William Knyvett, British singer and composer, born in Westminster, London (d. 1856)

Deaths in Music

  • Apr 6 Tommaso MFS Traetta, Italian opera composer (Farnace), dies at 52