Johann Ernst Altenburg

Johann Ernst Altenburg was a German composer born on June 15, 1734. He lived during the Baroque and early Classical periods of music history. Altenburg is known primarily for his contributions to trumpet music and for his work as a trumpet player and teacher.

He is particularly noted for his treatise on trumpet playing, which remains an important historical source on Baroque trumpet technique and performance practice. Altenburg died on May 14, 1801, at the age of 66.