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What specific position did Giacomo hold in Berlin and throughout Germany's musical scene?
Prussian Court Kapellmeister/Director of Music and Prussian General Music Director
Principal Conductor
Opera Director
Music Critic
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In 1742, King Frederick II of Prussia appointed Giacomo as the Prussian Court Kapellmeister/Director of Music and Prussian General Music Director. This was a highly prestigious position, and it gave Giacomo a lot of power and influence in the musical scene of Berlin and Germany.
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