- Jan 1 Jan-Lauwryn Krafft, Flemish artist and engraver, dies at 73
- Jan 28 John Wainwright, English composer ("Christians Awake, Salute the Happy Morn"), and organist, dies at 44
- Mar 3 Nicola Antonio Porpora, Italian composer, and voice teacher, dies at 81
- Mar 14 Vigilio Blasio Faitello, Italian composer, dies at 58
- Apr 7 Michel Mathieu, French violist and composer, dies at 78
- Jul 6 Conrad Beissel, German born American religious leader and composer (founded Ephrata community), dies at 78
- Jul 11 Jose Melchior de Nebra Blascu, Spanish composer, dies at 66
- Oct 28 Michel Blavet, French court flautist/composer, dies at 68
- Oct 31 Francesco Maria Veracini, Italian opera composer, dies at 78
- Nov 1 (Pieter) Pierre van Maldere, Flemish violinist and composer, dies at 39
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