By 1734 he was a violinist at the Kassel court, travelling in England, France, Italy, and elsewhere. From 1746 onward, he was Kapellmeister in Nuremberg. He wrote occasional vocal works and numerous symphonies, harpsichord concertos and sonatas, many of which were published.
By 1734 he was a violinist at the Kassel court, traveling abroad, including England, France, Italy, and more. From 1746 on, he served as Kapellmeister in Nuremberg. He composed occasional vocal pieces and numerous symphonic works, concertos for harpsichord, and sonatas, many of which were published.