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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (April or May, 1562–October 16, 1621) was a Dutch composer, organist, and pedagogue whose work straddled the end … read moreJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (April or May, 1562–October 16, 1621) was a Dutch composer, organist, and pedagogue whose work straddled the end of the Renaissance and beginning of the Baroque eras. He was born in Deventer, Netherlands and die… read moreJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (April or May, 1562–October 16, 1621) was a Dutch composer, organist, and pedagogue whose work straddled the end of the Renaissance and beginning of the Baroque eras. He was born in Deventer, Netherlands and died in Amsterdam. Many of his family were musicians—principall… read more
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Samuel Scheidt
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Samuel Scheidt (baptized November 3, 1587 – March 24, 1653) was a German composer, organist and teacher of the early Baroque era. He was bo… read moreSamuel Scheidt (baptized November 3, 1587 – March 24, 1653) was a German composer, organist and teacher of the early Baroque era. He was born in Halle, and after early studies there, he went to Amsterdam to study with Sweelinck, the dist… read moreSamuel Scheidt (baptized November 3, 1587 – March 24, 1653) was a German composer, organist and teacher of the early Baroque era. He was born in Halle, and after early studies there, he went to Amsterdam to study with Sweelinck, the distinguished Dutch composer, which was clearly formative on his… read more
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Dietrich Buxtehude
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Dieterich Buxtehude (Dietrich, Diderich) (c. 1637–9 May 1707) was a German-Danish organist and a highly regarded composer of the Baroque pe… read moreDieterich Buxtehude (Dietrich, Diderich) (c. 1637–9 May 1707) was a German-Danish organist and a highly regarded composer of the Baroque period. His organ works comprise a central part of the standard organ repertoire and are frequently … read moreDieterich Buxtehude (Dietrich, Diderich) (c. 1637–9 May 1707) was a German-Danish organist and a highly regarded composer of the Baroque period. His organ works comprise a central part of the standard organ repertoire and are frequently performed at recitals and church services. He wrote in a wid… read more
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Georg Muffat
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Georg Muffat (1653-1704) was a composer in the Baroque style. Muffat was born in Megeve, Savoy (now in France), of Scottish descent. His precise birth date is unknown, but he was baptised on 1st June 1653. He studied in Paris with Jean-Baptiste Lully between 1663 and 1669, then became an organi… read more
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Melchior Schildt
241 listeners
Melchior Schildt (born 1592 or 1593, Hanover – 18 May 1667) was a German composer and organist of the North German Organ School. He descen… read moreMelchior Schildt (born 1592 or 1593, Hanover – 18 May 1667) was a German composer and organist of the North German Organ School. He descended from a long line of church musicians who had served the town of Hanover for over 125 years. He… read moreMelchior Schildt (born 1592 or 1593, Hanover – 18 May 1667) was a German composer and organist of the North German Organ School. He descended from a long line of church musicians who had served the town of Hanover for over 125 years. He studied with Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck from 1609 to 1612, a… read more
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Delphin Strungk
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Delphin Strungk (or Strunck) (1600 or 1601 – 12 October 1694) was a German composer and organist associated with the North German school. T… read moreDelphin Strungk (or Strunck) (1600 or 1601 – 12 October 1694) was a German composer and organist associated with the North German school. The first that is known of him is in 1630, when he became organist of the Marienkirche in Wolfenbüt… read moreDelphin Strungk (or Strunck) (1600 or 1601 – 12 October 1694) was a German composer and organist associated with the North German school. The first that is known of him is in 1630, when he became organist of the Marienkirche in Wolfenbüttel; this was followed by an appointment at the court in Cel… read more
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Nicolaus Adam Strungk
142 listeners
Nicolaus Adam Strungk (christened 15 November 1640 in Braunschweig – 23 September 1700 in Dresden) was a German composer and violinist. Nic… read moreNicolaus Adam Strungk (christened 15 November 1640 in Braunschweig – 23 September 1700 in Dresden) was a German composer and violinist. Nicolaus Adam was the son of the organist Delphin Strungk. He studied organ under his father, then at… read moreNicolaus Adam Strungk (christened 15 November 1640 in Braunschweig – 23 September 1700 in Dresden) was a German composer and violinist. Nicolaus Adam was the son of the organist Delphin Strungk. He studied organ under his father, then at the University of Helmstedt. From 1660 he studied violin wi… read more
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Johann Christoph Oley
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Born: May/June 1748 (baptised: June 3, 1738) - Bernburg, Germany Died: January 20, 1789 - Aschersleben, Germany Johann Christoph Oley was a… read moreBorn: May/June 1748 (baptised: June 3, 1738) - Bernburg, Germany Died: January 20, 1789 - Aschersleben, Germany Johann Christoph Oley was a German organist and composer. There is some evidence that he studied with J.S. Bach for a short t… read moreBorn: May/June 1748 (baptised: June 3, 1738) - Bernburg, Germany Died: January 20, 1789 - Aschersleben, Germany Johann Christoph Oley was a German organist and composer. There is some evidence that he studied with J.S. Bach for a short time in 1749, but none connecting him with the Thomasschule. … read more
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Jacob Praetorius
375 listeners
Jacob Praetorius or Schultz (1586–1651) was a German Baroque composer and organist, and the son of Hieronymus Praetorius. His grandfather, … read moreJacob Praetorius or Schultz (1586–1651) was a German Baroque composer and organist, and the son of Hieronymus Praetorius. His grandfather, the father of Hieronymus, Jacob Praetorius the elder (died 1586) was also a composer. As a student… read moreJacob Praetorius or Schultz (1586–1651) was a German Baroque composer and organist, and the son of Hieronymus Praetorius. His grandfather, the father of Hieronymus, Jacob Praetorius the elder (died 1586) was also a composer. As a student of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, he was one of the most import… read more
