Peter Hasse
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Peter Hasse (ca. 1585 – 1640) was a German
organist and composer, and member of the prominent musical Hasse
family. The first written record of Hasse dates from his appointment as organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck
, a post later held by Buxtehude
. Although literally nothing is known of Hasse's early life, he is believed to have been a student of Sweelinck
between 1606 and 1609. Hasse remained in Lübeck until his death in 1640, and achieved considerable fame at the time as a teacher and performer. His son, Nikolaus Hasse, was among his pupils, and became a musician in his own right. Hasse's own surviving output is small, consisting of just three organ works and two choral works.
Germany
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organist and composer, and member of the prominent musical Hasse
Hasse
Hasse may refer to:People with the surname Hasse:* Peter Hasse , German organist and composer* Johann Adolph Hasse , German composer* Henry Hasse , US writer of science fiction...
family. The first written record of Hasse dates from his appointment as organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck
Lübeck
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck is the second-largest city in Schleswig-Holstein, in northern Germany, and one of the major ports of Germany. It was for several centuries the "capital" of the Hanseatic League and, because of its Brick Gothic architectural heritage, is listed by UNESCO as a World...
, a post later held by Buxtehude
Dieterich Buxtehude
Dieterich Buxtehude was a German-Danish organist and composer of the Baroque period. His organ works represent a central part of the standard organ repertoire and are frequently performed at recitals and in church services...
. Although literally nothing is known of Hasse's early life, he is believed to have been a student of Sweelinck
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch composer, organist, and pedagogue whose work straddled the end of the Renaissance and beginning of the Baroque eras. He was among the first major keyboard composers of Europe, and his work as a teacher helped establish the north German organ...
between 1606 and 1609. Hasse remained in Lübeck until his death in 1640, and achieved considerable fame at the time as a teacher and performer. His son, Nikolaus Hasse, was among his pupils, and became a musician in his own right. Hasse's own surviving output is small, consisting of just three organ works and two choral works.