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Moritz Georg Moshack (1730 – before 1772) was one of the most important builders of Danish clavichords in his time. Three of his instruments are known to exist: a fret-free clavichord dating to 1768 at the Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo, Norway; a single manual harpsichord dating to 1770 at the Falsters Minder Museum, Nykøbing, Falster, Denmark; and the fret-free Clavichord dating to 1770 at the Musikhistorisk Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Biography
Moshack's education is unknown, however, his best preserved instruments display North German features. He became licensed in 1761. In the same year, he received a royal monopoly to build and repair clavichords, harpsichords, and organs. Between 1759 and 1772, Moshack worked in Copenhagen, building organs and other instruments. Clavichords were purchased by the Royal Danish Theatre, and other instruments by Johan Foltmar at Trinitatis Church. Moshack also worked as a tuner.