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To Hiller has been given the credit of being the originator of the Singspiel, the beginning of German comedy opera as distinct from the French and Italian developments.

The most important of his operas were: Lottchen am Hofe ( Lottie at court, 1760 ), Der Teufel ist los ( The devil is loose, 1768 ), Poltis, oder Das gerettete Troja ( Poltis, or Troy rescued, 1782 ).

The lyrics of all his Singspiele were of considerable musical value, and were long popular.

Among his sacred compositions are: A Passion Cantata, Funeral Music in Honor of Hasse, a setting of the one hundredth Psalm ; and a few symphonies.