John Ernest Galliard

Johann Ernst Galliard (?1666/?1687–1747 ) was a composer from the Holy Roman Empire.

Galliard was born in Celle, Holy Roman Empire to a French wig-maker. His first composition instruction began at age 15. Galliard studied composition under Jean-Baptiste Farinel, the director of music at the Court of Hanover, and Abbate Steffani. In addition to his compositional ability, he was also a capable oboe… More