Christian Heinrich Rinck

Short bio Christian Heinrich Rinck

Birthday: 1770

Died: 1846

Genre: Classical

Period: Classical, Romantic

Full biography Christian Heinrich Rinck

Christian Heinrich Rinck was a German composer and organist who lived during the late classical and early romantic eras. He was born on February 18th, 1770 and died on July 23rd, 1846. Rinck's talent as an organist and composer for his instrument developed at an early age, and he went on to become a celebrated figure in his field.

Rinck's works were oriented toward the needs of his contemporaries and his music is characterized by a great sense of clarity and simplicity. His most famous works include his organ chorale preludes, which are known for their lyrical melodies and elegant harmonies. Rinck also composed piano and chamber music, as well as vocal works.

In addition to his work as a composer, Rinck was a respected organist who held various positions in Germany throughout his career. He often performed in churches and other venues, earning a reputation as an exceptional performer who was able to convey both the technical and emotional aspects of his music to his audiences.

Despite his accomplishments, Rinck is perhaps best known today for his influence on other composers. He was admired by many of his contemporaries, including Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann, who both praised his work. Schumann, in particular, expressed admiration for Rinck's ability to craft intricate and beautiful melodies.

Rinck's legacy lives on today through his music, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by musicians and audiences around the world. His compositions are valued for their beauty and craftsmanship, and his influence on the development of classical and romantic music is still recognized to this day.

Compositions featuring Christian Heinrich Rinck

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Sonata for violin, cello & piano in B flat major	5:08 min	Chamber Music	1817
2	Piano Trio in G major, Op. 34/3	9:56 min	Chamber Music	1815
3	Piano Trio in D major, Op. 34/2	10:01 min	Chamber Music	1815
4	Piano Trio in C major, Op. 34/1	9:08 min	Chamber Music	1815
5	Piano Trio in D major	14:53 min	Chamber Music	1804
6	Sonate très facile, for violin & piano in G major	11:52 min	Chamber Music	1797
7	Preis und Anbetung, for chorus	2:18 min	Choral	-
8	Prelude for organ in E minor	1:34 min	Keyboard	-
9	Practische Orgelschule, pedagogical work in 6 volumes, Op. 55		Keyboard	-
10	Postludium for organ in F major, Op. 55	2:42 min	Keyboard	-
11	Organ Concerto in C minor	16:25 min	Concerto	-
12	Nun danket alle Gott, chorale and variations for organ, Op. 127	10:16 min	Keyboard	-
13	Moderato, for organ in F minor	1:31 min	Keyboard	-
14	Moderato, for organ in F major	1:11 min	Keyboard	-
15	Moderato, for organ in A major	1:27 min	Keyboard	-
16	Mit sanften Stimmen, for organ	1:40 min	Keyboard	-
17	March for organ in D major	1:41 min	Keyboard	-
18	Prelude & Fugue for organ in B flat major on B-A-C-H	7:05 min	Keyboard	-
19	Maestoso in D minor, for organ	1:49 min	Keyboard	-
20	Prelude for organ in F minor, Op. 37/20	1:42 min	Keyboard	-
21	Prelude for organ in F minor, Op. 37/21	0:35 min	Keyboard	-
22	Prelude in C	2:34 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
23	Trio for flute, cello & piano in D major	12:22 min	Chamber Music	-
24	Trio for organ in B minor	2:26 min	Keyboard	-
25	Variations (6) on a Theme of Corelli, for organ, Op. 56	10:49 min	Keyboard	-
26	Variations on "Christus, der ist mein Leben" for organ	6:26 min		-
27	Variations on "God Save the King" for organ	15:23 min	Keyboard	-
28	Variations on "Heil Dir Im Siegerkranz"	19:10 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
29	Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, for organ, Op. 90	12:42 min	Keyboard	-
30	Weihnachts-Kantate Op.73. Auf, Christen, lasst uns unsern Gott	15:08 min	Keyboard	-
31	Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, for organ	5:45 min	Keyboard	-
32	Flute Concerto for Organ Op. 55	15:38 min	Keyboard	-
33	Adagio for organ in A major, Op. 57/11	2:22 min	Keyboard	-
34	Adagio for organ in A minor, Op. 57/7	1:59 min	Keyboard	-
35	Adagio for organ in C major, Op. 57/5	1:38 min	Keyboard	-
36	Adagio for organ in D major, Op. 57/10	1:28 min	Keyboard	-
37	Adagio for organ in D minor, Op. 57/12	2:26 min	Keyboard	-
38	Adagio for organ in E major, Op. 57/8	1:59 min	Keyboard	-
39	Adagio for organ in E minor, Op. 57/4	2:02 min	Keyboard	-
40	Adagio for organ in G major, Op. 57/2	2:17 min	Keyboard	-
41	Andante in C major, for organ	2:10 min	Keyboard	-
42	Andante Sostenuto, Op.120/12	4:15 min	Keyboard	-
43	Andante with 6 Variationen and Finale for organ, Op. 89	16:33 min		-
44	Choral and 7 Variations on "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele" for organ	12:10 min	Keyboard	-
45	Concerto for organ solo in F	24:08 min	Concerto	-
46	Fantasia and Fugue for organ in E flat major, WoO	6:47 min	Keyboard	-
47	Abend wird es wieder, song for voice & piano	2:09 min	Vocal Music	-
48	Fugal Postlude for organ in A major, Op. 48/11	3:08 min	Keyboard	-
49	Fugal Postlude for organ in C major, Op. 48/3	2:32 min	Keyboard	-
50	Fugal Postlude for organ in D major, Op. 48/5	2:16 min	Keyboard	-
51	Fugal Postlude for organ in E minor, Op. 48/10	3:07 min	Keyboard	-
52	Fugal Postlude for organ in F major, Op. 48/6	4:02 min	Keyboard	-
53	Fugue (Moderato) for organ	3:42 min	Keyboard	-
54	Gott sorgt für uns (God Cares for Us) Op. 98	13:05 min	Keyboard	-
55	Introduction and Fugue for organ in E flat major ("Concertstück"), Op. 33	7:05 min	Keyboard	-
56	Introduction, Variations & Finale on Mozart's "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman", for organ	13:15 min	Keyboard	-
57	Jesu meine Freude, chorale and variations for organ, Op. 127	9:12 min	Keyboard	-
58	Jesu meine Freude, partita for organ	13:06 min		-
59	Larghetto in D major, for organ	0:39 min	Keyboard	-
60	Largo in C minor, for organ	0:58 min	Keyboard	-
61	Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele (Bless the Lord, O my soul) Op. 88	6:35 min	Keyboard	-

Albums featuring Christian Heinrich Rinck

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Christian Heinrich Rinck, Trio Parnassus – Chamber Music Vol. 1(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album)	2020	MDG
2	Christian Heinrich Rinck - Trio Parnassus, Helen Dabringhaus – Chamber Music Vol. 2(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album)	2020	MDG Gold
3	Works For Organ(2×CD, Album)	2020	Coviello Classics
4	Christian Heinrich Rinck - Peter Scholl, Collegium Vocale Siegen, Ulrich Stötzel – Sacred Works(CD, Album)	2007	Hänssler Classic
5	Rinck, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Saint-Saëns, Guilmant - Nicolas Kynaston – Klais Organ Abtei Himmerod(CD, Album)	2001	Ifo
6	Kerll, Pachelbel, Bach, Reger, Maleingreau, Lefébure-Wely, Rinck, Ives, Boellmann, Käte van Tricht – Hommage Käte Van Tricht (Organ Works)(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered)	1999	MDG
7	Rinck - Ludger Lohmann – Works For Organ(CD, Album)	1997	Naxos
8	John Stanley (2), Gottlieb Muffat, Franz Anton Maichelbeck, Johann Ludwig Krebs, Gottfried August Homilius, Johann Christian Kittel, Christian Heinrich Rinck - Annerös Hulliger – Die Bossart-Orgel Zu Köniz	1988	Audite
9	Kerll, Pachelbel, Bach, Reger, Maleingreau, Lefébure-Wely, Rinck, Ives - Käte van Tricht – Käte Van Tricht Spielt An Vier Orgeln Im Bremer Dom(2×LP, Stereo)	1983	MDG
10	Rolf Uusväli – Eesti Orelid 14	1980	Мелодия
11	Christian Heinrich Rinck, Adolph Hesse - Wolfgang Stockmeier – Orgelkonzert In Der St. Severin-Kirche In Keitum Auf Der Nordseeinsel Sylt(LP, Album)	1975	Psallite
12	Choeur évangélique de Lausanne / Gomolka, Praetorius, Schütz, Bach, Tanz'ur, Rinck, Mendelssohn, Binet, Reichel, Henchoz – Loué Soit Dieu (I)(LP)	-	VDE
13	Töpfer, A.W. Bach, Herzog, Rinck, Rheinberger, Reubke, Ritter, Richter, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Theile - Carole Terry – Carole Terry At Schwerin (19th Century German Masterpieces Performed On The Ladegast Organ)(2×CD, )	-	Ambassador Recording Corporation, Inc.