family. Publications of Fasch's work In 1801 Zelter published his Life—a brochure of 62 pages 4to., with a portrait. In 1839 the Academy published Fasch's best sacred works in 6 volumes. A 7th, issued by the representatives of Zelter, contains the mass and the canon above alluded to. Of his oratorio Giuseppe riconosciuto, performed in 1774, one terzetto alone remains, Fasch having destroyed the rest, together with several other works composed before the 16-part mass. As a master of composition in many parts, Fasch is the last representative of the great school of sacred composers that lasted so long in Italy, and his works are worth studying. They combine the severity of ancient forms with modern harmony and a fine vein of melody and constitute a mine which would well repay investigation. References Attribution External links International Fasch Society 1736 births 1800 deaths People from Zerbst Musicians from Berlin German Classical-period composers 18th-century classical composers German male classical composers 18th-century German composers 18th-century German male musicians