Short bio Hans Kotter
Full biography Hans Kotter
Hans Kotter was a German/Swiss composer and organist who lived from 1480 to 1541. He studied with renowned organist and composer Paul Hofhaimer. Kotter is known for his compositions for organ and liturgical music. He composed a number of works including a second organ book (1522), without a name of author. He was regarded as a prolific composer and intabulator, as well as one of the significant organ composers of the Renaissance era.
Kotter was an important composer of his time, and his music was widely performed in churches throughout Europe. Some of his most notable compositions include "Salve Regina" for organ, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful works for the instrument from this time period.
His music was also featured in a number of collections, including "Von edler Art," which included the piece "Praeludium in la." Kotter's music was also featured in the album "Geistlich Music der Wiener Hofkapelle Kaiser Maximilians I."
Overall, Hans Kotter was an accomplished composer and organist who made significant contributions to the music of the Renaissance era. His works continue to be beloved by music lovers and performers alike.
Compositions featuring Hans Kotter
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zucht, eer und lob, intabulated for keyboard (after Hofhaimer) | 2:01 min | Keyboard | 15?? |
| 2 | In meinem Sinn, intabulated for keyboard (after Isaac) | 2:31 min | Keyboard | 15?? |
| 3 | Mein einigs A, intabulated for keyboard (after Hofhaimer) | 1:58 min | Keyboard | 15?? |
| 4 | O Clemens for organ | 0:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Spaniol Kochersperg | 4:42 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 6 | Spanieler | 2:17 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 7 | Salve Regina, for organ | 6:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Proemium in Re | 1:15 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 9 | Preambulum in Fa | 1:16 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 10 | Praeambulum in la | 2:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Praeambulum for organ in G | 0:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | O Dulcis Maria for organ | 1:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Ad Te Clamamus for organ | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Mass for the Holy Lance and the Nails, for chorus & organ | 12:38 min | Choral | - |
| 15 | Kochersperger Spanieler for organ | 2:51 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Harmonia for organ in G major | 1:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Fantasie for organ in C major | 1:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Eia Ergo for organ | 1:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Chorale Preludes: Us Tiefer Not Schry Ich Zu Dir | 1:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 20 | Carmen, for organ in G | 1:21 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Hans Kotter
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Ton Koopman / Kerll • Paumann • Schlick • Buchner • Siefert • Scheidemann • Froberger • Buxtehude • Kotter • Hassler • Erbach – Kiedrich | Deutsche Orgelmeister Vor Bach - German Organ Music Before Bach(CD, Album) | 1988 | Capriccio (2) |
| 2 |  |
Johannes Brenneke, Eugen Müller-Dombois, Fritz Wunderlich, Theo Altmeyer, RIAS Chamber Choir – Music For Maximlian: Sounds Of The Renaissance Court Of The Holy Roman Empire | 1961 | Angel Records |
| 3 |  |
Heinrich Isaac, Hans Judenkönig, Paul Hofhaimer, Ludwig Senfl, Josquin Despres, Leonhard Kleber, Wolfgang Grefinger, Heinrich Finck, Hans Kotter – Innsbruck. Die Hofkapelle Maximilians I.(LP) | - | EMI Electrola GmbH |
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