Johann Mattheson books in order
German composer and theorist
- Lived
- 1681–1764
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Aristoxenus
Johann Mattheson published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister (1739).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Johann Mattheson
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Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister
Johann Mattheson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister (1739)
Other books in order
Grundlage Einer Ehrenpforte (1740)
About Johann Mattheson
Johann Mattheson was a German composer, critic, lexicographer and music theorist. His writings on the late Baroque and early Classical period were highly influential, specifically, "his biographical and theoretical works were widely disseminated and served as the source for all subsequent lexicographers and historians".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Mattheson FAQ
- How many books has Johann Mattheson written?
- Johann Mattheson published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Mattheson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister.
- What is Johann Mattheson's last book?
- Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister (1739).
- What is Johann Mattheson's most famous book?
- Becoming a Complete Kapellmeister (1739) is Johann Mattheson's most widely read book.
- Does Johann Mattheson write under a pen name?
- Yes: Johann Mattheson has also published as Aristoxenus.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.