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Heinrich Schütz

Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672) was a German composer, organist and independent publisher.

Also recorded as Henrich Schütz.

Overview

Also worked under the name Henricus Sagittarius.

Born at Bad Köstritz in 1585, died at Dresden in 1672.

In detail

training under Giovanni Gabrieli and Georg Otto is recorded. Johann Vierdanck, David Pohle and Johann Wilhelm Furchheim are recorded as having studied under Heinrich Schütz. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, motet, cantata and madrigal. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brunswick and Dresden.

Works named in the authority record are Dafne, Musikalische Exequien, Psalmen Davids, Cantiones sacrae and Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Heinrich Schütz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q153643: Heinrich Schütz

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