Short bio Andreas Armsdorff
Full biography Andreas Armsdorff
Andreas Armsdorff (also spelled Armsdorf) was a German composer who lived from 1670 to 1699. Despite his short life, he is remembered for his contributions to the world of Baroque music. Armsdorff was a contemporary of Johann Pachelbel and his music is often compared to that of his more famous counterpart.
Armsdorff composed primarily for the organ, and his works include 31 chorale-preludes, which were highly praised by the 18th-century music theorist Jakob Adlung. Adlung considered Armsdorff's music to be "agreeable to the ear" and noted that his compositions were characterized by their beauty and simplicity.
Although Armsdorff's output was relatively small, his contributions to music were important and he is remembered as a talented composer of the Baroque era. Some of his works, including his setting of the hymn "All Glory Be to God on High," have been arranged for modern performance and continue to be enjoyed by audiences today.
Compositions featuring Andreas Armsdorff
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, for organ (Plauener Orgelbuch) | 1:04 min | Keyboard | 1708 |
| 2 | Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, for organ | 1:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, for organ | 2:19 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Choral & Variations on "Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend", for organ | 2:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, for organ | 2:04 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Fugue for organ in G minor | 2:27 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, alio modo, for organ | 1:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Jesu, meines Lebens Leben, for organ | 8:58 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen, for organ | 3:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Wo soll ich fliehen hin?, choral prelude for organ | 1:01 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Andreas Armsdorff
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Martin Luther (3), Kammerchor Der Frauenkirche Dresden, Instrumenta Musica, Matthias Grünert – Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God(CD, ) | 2015 | Rondeau Production |
| 2 |  |
Andreas Schröder (2) – Die Volckland/ Hesse-Orgel Der Mühlberger Lukaskirche(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | Unda Maris (2) |
| 3 |  |
Fugue, GJoseph Payne – Andreas Bach Manuscript(CD, ) | 1999 | Koch Discover International |
| 4 |  |
Saint John's Tour Choir – Saint John's Lutheran Church 1973 Tour(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1973 | HMR Productions |
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