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Bartholomaeus Praetorius
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Bartholomaeus Praetorius (1590?–1623?) was a German composer. He was born around 1590 in Malbork in the Kingdom of Poland. He studied at th… read moreBartholomaeus Praetorius (1590?–1623?) was a German composer. He was born around 1590 in Malbork in the Kingdom of Poland. He studied at the University of Königsberg and subsequently was employed by King Gustavus Adolphus in Sweden. Some… read moreBartholomaeus Praetorius (1590?–1623?) was a German composer. He was born around 1590 in Malbork in the Kingdom of Poland. He studied at the University of Königsberg and subsequently was employed by King Gustavus Adolphus in Sweden. Some of his motets and five part instrumental music has survived… read more
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Rudolf Di Lasso
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Rudolf Di Lasso was a German organist and composer, son of Orlando di Lasso and brother of Ferdinand de Lassus; b. Munich, c. 1563; d. ther… read moreRudolf Di Lasso was a German organist and composer, son of Orlando di Lasso and brother of Ferdinand de Lassus; b. Munich, c. 1563; d. there, 1625. He was made a member of the Bavarian court chapel (1585), and was its first organist (158… read moreRudolf Di Lasso was a German organist and composer, son of Orlando di Lasso and brother of Ferdinand de Lassus; b. Munich, c. 1563; d. there, 1625. He was made a member of the Bavarian court chapel (1585), and was its first organist (1589–1625); was also court composer to the Duke (from 1609). Wi… read more
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Jacob Hintze
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Jacob Hintze (Composer) Born: September 4, 1622 - Bernau, near Berlin, Germany Died: May 5, 1702 - Berlin, Germany The German composer, Jac… read moreJacob Hintze (Composer) Born: September 4, 1622 - Bernau, near Berlin, Germany Died: May 5, 1702 - Berlin, Germany The German composer, Jacob Hintze, became in 1666 court musician to the Elector of Brandenburg at Berlin; but he retired … read moreJacob Hintze (Composer) Born: September 4, 1622 - Bernau, near Berlin, Germany Died: May 5, 1702 - Berlin, Germany The German composer, Jacob Hintze, became in 1666 court musician to the Elector of Brandenburg at Berlin; but he retired to his birthplace in 1695, and died at Berlin with the reput… read more
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Friedrich Spee
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Friedrich Spee (also Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld; February 25, 1591 – August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit priest, professor, and poet, mo… read moreFriedrich Spee (also Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld; February 25, 1591 – August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit priest, professor, and poet, most well-known as a forceful opponent of witch trials and one who was an insider writing from the e… read moreFriedrich Spee (also Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld; February 25, 1591 – August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit priest, professor, and poet, most well-known as a forceful opponent of witch trials and one who was an insider writing from the epicenter of the European witch-phobia. Spee argued strongly … read more
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Johannes Schultz
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Schultz was born in Lüneburg and in 1605 took a job as organist at St. John's Church in Dannenberg in the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg … read moreSchultz was born in Lüneburg and in 1605 took a job as organist at St. John's Church in Dannenberg in the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg in Lower Saxony. In his early compositions, Schultz combines old Protestant hymns with Dutch-Itali… read moreSchultz was born in Lüneburg and in 1605 took a job as organist at St. John's Church in Dannenberg in the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg in Lower Saxony. In his early compositions, Schultz combines old Protestant hymns with Dutch-Italian motet styles. Other of his works point to equally eclecti… read more
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Crato Bütner
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Crato Bütner (Sonneberg, 1616—1679) was a German Baroque composer who was kantor and organist in Danzig (Polish: Gdańsk), first at the hosp… read moreCrato Bütner (Sonneberg, 1616—1679) was a German Baroque composer who was kantor and organist in Danzig (Polish: Gdańsk), first at the hospital church of St Salvator, then at Gdańsk's oldest church, St Catherine's. View wikiCrato Bütner (Sonneberg, 1616—1679) was a German Baroque composer who was kantor and organist in Danzig (Polish: Gdańsk), first at the hospital church of St Salvator, then at Gdańsk's oldest church, St Catherine's. View wiki
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Georg Otto
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Georg Otto (1550-1618), a German composer of sacred works, was Hofkapellmeister of Landgrave, where he taught Heinrich Schütz. View wikiGeorg Otto (1550-1618), a German composer of sacred works, was Hofkapellmeister of Landgrave, where he taught Heinrich Schütz. View wikiGeorg Otto (1550-1618), a German composer of sacred works, was Hofkapellmeister of Landgrave, where he taught Heinrich Schütz. View wiki
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Volckmar Leisring
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Volckmar Leisring , in the sources also Volkmar or Leissringk or Leisringius (born around 1588 in Gebstedt , died 1637 in Buchfart) was a G… read moreVolckmar Leisring , in the sources also Volkmar or Leissringk or Leisringius (born around 1588 in Gebstedt , died 1637 in Buchfart) was a German cantor, composer and Protestant pastor. From 1606 Leisring studied theology in Jena . His fr… read moreVolckmar Leisring , in the sources also Volkmar or Leissringk or Leisringius (born around 1588 in Gebstedt , died 1637 in Buchfart) was a German cantor, composer and Protestant pastor. From 1606 Leisring studied theology in Jena . His friends and fellow students included Johann Matthäus Meyfart a… read more
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Georg Engelmann
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Georg Engelmann was a German organist and composer; b. Mansfeld, near Eisleben, c. 1575; d. Leipzig (buried), Nov. 11, 1632. He went to Lei… read moreGeorg Engelmann was a German organist and composer; b. Mansfeld, near Eisleben, c. 1575; d. Leipzig (buried), Nov. 11, 1632. He went to Leipzig, where he matriculated at the Univ. in 1593. About 1596 he was made organist at St. Pauli, th… read moreGeorg Engelmann was a German organist and composer; b. Mansfeld, near Eisleben, c. 1575; d. Leipzig (buried), Nov. 11, 1632. He went to Leipzig, where he matriculated at the Univ. in 1593. About 1596 he was made organist at St. Pauli, the Univ. church, and later was its music director. From 1625 … read more
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Paul Gerhardt
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Paul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran minister and hymnodist. Johann Sebastian Bach used several si… read morePaul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran minister and hymnodist. Johann Sebastian Bach used several single stanzas of Gerhardt's hymns in his church cantatas, motets, Passions and Christmas Orato… read morePaul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran minister and hymnodist. Johann Sebastian Bach used several single stanzas of Gerhardt's hymns in his church cantatas, motets, Passions and Christmas Oratorio. The hymn "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn" is… read more