Johann Adam Hiller

Johann Adam Hiller was an 18th-century German composer and conductor, known as a pioneer of the German singspiel, an early form of comic opera that combines spoken dialogue with music. He played a significant role in developing German musical theater and was influential in the transition from Baroque to Classical styles. Hiller also composed various operas, instrumental works, and sacred music, and was a respected music educator. His work helped shape the future of German musical drama, bridging the gap between earlier Baroque forms and the more expressive Classical tradition.