Johann Rosenmüller
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Johann Rosenmüller was a German Baroque
composer, who played a part in transmitting Italian musical styles to the north.
Rosenmüller was born in Oelsnitz
, near Plauen, Germany. He studied at the University of Leipzig
, graduating in 1640. He served as organist of the Nikolaikirche Leipzig from 1651, and had been assured of advancement to cantor
. However, in 1655 he was imprisoned in a scandal involving alleged homosexual activities.
Escaping from prison, he fled to Italy, and by 1658 was employed at Saint Mark's
in Venice
. He composed many vocal works while teaching at an orphanage for girls, (Ospedale della Pietà
). The works of Giovanni Legrenzi
and Arcangelo Corelli
were among his Italian influences and his sacred compositions show the influence of Heinrich Schütz
.
In his last years, Rosenmüller returned to Germany with Duke Anton-Ulrich of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
, at whose court he served as choir master. He died at Wolfenbüttel on 10 September 1684, and is buried there.
and New Testament
), Leipzig (1648)
Andere Kern-Sprüche (other core sentences), Leipzig (1652–1653)
Baroque music
Baroque music describes a style of Western Classical music approximately extending from 1600 to 1760. This era follows the Renaissance and was followed in turn by the Classical era...
composer, who played a part in transmitting Italian musical styles to the north.
Rosenmüller was born in Oelsnitz
Oelsnitz, Vogtland
Oelsnitz is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Weiße Elster, south of Plauen and southwest of Zwickau.- References :...
, near Plauen, Germany. He studied at the University of Leipzig
University of Leipzig
The University of Leipzig , located in Leipzig in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second-oldest university in Germany...
, graduating in 1640. He served as organist of the Nikolaikirche Leipzig from 1651, and had been assured of advancement to cantor
Cantor (church)
A cantor is the chief singer employed in a church with responsibilities for the ecclesiastical choir; also called the precentor....
. However, in 1655 he was imprisoned in a scandal involving alleged homosexual activities.
Escaping from prison, he fled to Italy, and by 1658 was employed at Saint Mark's
St Mark's Basilica
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture...
in Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
. He composed many vocal works while teaching at an orphanage for girls, (Ospedale della Pietà
Ospedale della Pietà
The Ospedale della Pietà was a convent, orphanage, and music school in Venice.Like other Venetian ospedali, the Pietà was established as a hostel for Crusaders...
). The works of Giovanni Legrenzi
Giovanni Legrenzi
Giovanni Legrenzi was an Italian composer of opera, vocal and instrumental music, and organist, of the Baroque era...
and Arcangelo Corelli
Arcangelo Corelli
Arcangelo Corelli was an Italian violinist and composer of Baroque music.-Biography:Corelli was born at Fusignano, in the current-day province of Ravenna, although at the time it was in the province of Ferrara. Little is known about his early life...
were among his Italian influences and his sacred compositions show the influence of Heinrich Schütz
Heinrich Schütz
Heinrich Schütz 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...
.
In his last years, Rosenmüller returned to Germany with Duke Anton-Ulrich of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Anthony Ulrich was duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruled over the Wolfenbüttel subdivision of the duchy from 1685 until 1702 jointly with his brother, and solely from 1704 until his death.-Life:Anthony Ulrich was the second son of Augustus the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg; he studied at the...
, at whose court he served as choir master. He died at Wolfenbüttel on 10 September 1684, and is buried there.
Works
Kern-Sprüche mehrentheils aus heiliger Schrifft Altes und Neues Testaments (Core sentences, mostly from holy scriptures OldOld Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
and New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
), Leipzig (1648)
- Aeterne Deus, clementissime Pater, 1v, 2 str, bc
- Christum lieb haben, 3vv, 2 str, bc
- Coeli enarrant gloriam Dei, 3vv, 2 str, bc
- Danket dem Herren und prediget, 2vv, 2 str, bc
- Danksaget dem Vater, 5vv, 2 str, bc
- Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes, 5vv, 2 str, bc
- Das ist das ewige Leben, 3vv, bc
- Das ist ein köstlich Ding, 2vv, 5 str, bc
- Die Augen des Herren, 4vv, 2 str, bc
- Ein Tag in deinen Vorhöfen, 3vv, 2 str, bc
- Habe deine Lust an dem Herren, 1v, 5 str, bc
- Hebet eure Augen auf gen Himmel, 2vv, 2 str, bc
- In te Domine speravi, 4vv, 2 str, bc
- Lieber Herr Gott, 1v, 3 str/brass, bc
- Mater Jerusalem, civitas sancta Dei, 2vv, 2 str, bc
- Meine Seele harret nur auf Gott, 3vv, 2 str, bc
- O admirabile commercium, 2vv, 4 str/brass, bc
- O Domine Jesu Christe, adoro te, 3vv, bc
- O nomen Jesu, nomen dulce, 4vv, bc
- Treiffet ihr Himmel von oben, 1v, 2 str, bc
Andere Kern-Sprüche (other core sentences), Leipzig (1652–1653)
- Also hat Gott die Welt geliebet, 5vv, 5 str/brass, bc;
- Amo te Deus meus amore magno, 2vv, 4 str/brass, bc;
- Christum ducem, qui per crucem, 1v, 2 str, bc;
- Das ist meine Freude, 1v, 2 str, bc;
- Der Name des Herren, 5vv, 2 str, bc;
- Die Gnade unseres Herren Jesu Christi, 4vv, bc;
- Domine Deus meus, 2vv, 2 str, bc;
- Herr mein Gott, ich danke dir, 3vv, 2 str, bc;
- Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe, 1v, 5 str, bc;
- Ich bin das Brod des Lebens, 3vv, 2 str, bc;
- Ich hielte mich nicht dafür, 4vv, bc;
- Ist Gott für uns, 1v, 5 str, bc;
- Kündlich gross ist das gottselige Geheimnis, 3vv, bc;
- O dives omnium bonarum dapum, 1v, 3 str/brass, bc;
- O dulcis Christe, bone Jesu charitas, 2vv, 3 str/brass, bc;
- Siehe an die Wercke Gottes, 5vv, 5 str/brass, bc;
- Siehe des Herren Auge, 3vv, 2 str, bc;
- Vulnera Jesu Christi, 1v, 2 str, bc;
- Wahrlich, wahrlich ich sage euch, 4vv, 2 str, bc;
- Weil wir wissen, dass der Mensch, 3vv, 2 str, bc
Selected recordings
- Sinfonias No.1,2,4 Jordi SavallJordi SavallJordi Savall i Bernadet is a Catalan viol player, conductor and composer. He has been one of the major figures in the field of Western early music since the 1970s, largely responsible for bringing the viol back to life on the stage...
Astree - Vespers (2CD) Cantus Cölln Konrad JunghänelKonrad JunghänelKonrad Junghänel is a German conductor and lutenist. He has given numerous solo concerts all around the world and has also worked with ensembles such as Les Arts Florissants and others....
1996 HMC - Weihnachtshistorie Cantus Cölln Junghänel HMC
- Sacri Concerti Cantus Cölln Junghänel 94 DHM
- Deutsche Geistliche Konzerte: Siehe an die Werke Gottes. Entsetze dich Natur. Arno PaduchArno PaduchArno Paduch is a German cornetto player.After highschool degree in Friedberg , Paduch studied musicology at Goethe University Frankfurt and afterwards...
2000 Christophorus RecordsChristophorus RecordsChristophorus Records is a German classical music label based originally in Freiburg specializing in Catholic church and early music.The history of the Herder family in publishing in Freiburg goes back to Bartholomä Herder Fürstbischöflicher Hofbuchhändler und Hofbuchdrucker in 1801... - Instrumental & Vocal works. The King's Noyse. HMU
- Requiem (2CD) Musica Fiata Roland Wilson. Sony
- Lamentations. Ingrid Schmidthüsen Parnassi Musici CPOCPO-Officers:* Chief Performance Officer of the United States* Chief Petty Officer, a military rank* Chief privacy officer, an executive responsible for managing issues of privacy laws and policies...
1999 - Lamentations. Klaus Wünderlich (SWR)(SWR recordings 1956-58)
- Dixit Dominus; Lauda Sion; Nisi Dominus; Magnificat. La Soranza, Trinity Baroque, Wiesbadener Knabenchor, Arno PaduchArno PaduchArno Paduch is a German cornetto player.After highschool degree in Friedberg , Paduch studied musicology at Goethe University Frankfurt and afterwards...
Amati 1996 - Jube Domine; In te Domine speravi; Qui habitat in adjutorio; Ecce nunc benedicite; Exurge gloria mea; Nunc dimittis; Salve regina. Paduch Christophorus 2009
- Beatus Vir; Jubilate Deo; Misericordias Domini; Coelestes Spiritus; Nisi Dominus;Salve mi Jesu Sonatas Raquel Andueza, Wolf Matthias Friedrich, Gli Incogniti, Amandine Beyer. Zig-Zag
- Lo Zuane Tedeso Estote fortes in bello; Surgamus ad laudes; O dives omnium bonarum; Ego te laudo; In te Domine speravi; Laudate pueri Dominum; Salve Regina I fedeli PAN
- Vox Dilecti Mei O Salvator dilectissime; Christum ducem qui per crucem; In te Domine speravi; O dives omnium bonarum; Vox dilecti mei; O anima mea suspira ardenter Sonatas Alex Potter, Chelycus Ensemble Ramee