8 de octubre de 2011

Happy Birthday!! Heinrich Schütz (October 8,1585)

was a German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer before Johann Sebastian Bach and often considered to be one of the most important composers of the 17th century along with Claudio Monteverdi. He wrote what is thought to be the first German opera, Dafne, performed at Torgau in 1627, of which the music has since been lost. He is commemorated as a musician in the Calendar of Saints of the Lutheran Church on July 28 with Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. He was buried in the Dresden Frauenkirche but his tomb has been destroyed.
Schütz's compositions show the influence of his teacher Gabrieli (displayed most notably with Schütz's use of resplendent polychoral and concertato styles) and of Monteverdi. Additionally, the influence of the Netherlandish composers of the 16th century is prominent in his work. His best known works are in the field of sacred music, ranging from solo voice with instrumental accompaniment to a cappella choral music. Representative works include his three books of Symphoniae sacrae, the Psalms of David (Psalmen Davids), the Sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz (the Seven Last Words on the Cross) and his three Passion settings.

3 comentarios:

  1. Excelente memoria, M.O. ;-) Muy feliz cumpleaños al gran genio de la música alemana antes de Bach! Larga vida a “Henricus Sagittarius” !

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  2. Amigo Quinøff, en bon alemán, Grüß dich !, podría nunca dejar honrar este gran compositor alemán y su contribución en historia de la música! Me uno a los agradecimientos! Salud y Saludos amigo melomano! :)

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  3. mil gracias Musikalische sublime esta obra de Schutz tu generosidad no tiene limites.tengo una peticion especial si puedes encontrarlo por favor
    este disco es muy especial.saludos un abrazo.milton
    http://www.amazon.com/France-1789-Revolt-Music-Republican/dp/B004T6ACN6

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