Short bio Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
Full biography Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (1747-1800) was a German composer and conductor known for his contributions to classical music during the late 18th century. Schulz was born in Lüneburg, Germany, and later moved to Berlin where he worked as a music director and conductor.
Schulz was a prolific composer, creating works in many different genres, including opera, chamber music, and choral music. He is best known for composing the melody of the popular Christmas carol "Ihr Kinderlein, Kommet" (Oh Come Little Children) and for his contributions to the development of the singspiel, a type of German-language opera with spoken dialogue.
In addition to his work as a composer, Schulz was also an influential music educator. He founded and directed the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, which was one of the first institutions in Germany to offer public music education.
Schulz's contributions to classical music were widely recognized during his lifetime, and his works continue to be performed and studied today. Although he is less well known outside of Germany than some other composers of his era, such as Mozart and Haydn, Schulz's musical legacy continues to be appreciated by classical music enthusiasts around the world.
Compositions featuring Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Largo for glass harmonica in C minor | 4:19 min | Chamber Music | 1799 |
| 2 | Peters Bryllup, singspiel | 69:50 min | Opera | 1793 |
| 3 | Skøn er Rosens spæde Krop (Beauteous is the rose's slender bud) | 2:07 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 4 | O Lalage! | 3:35 min | Symphony | 1792 |
| 5 | Skal jeg da leve i den kval (Must I live in this torment) | 3:35 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 6 | En Glut bruunøjet (A brown-eyed lass) | 1:49 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 7 | Der var en tid, da jeg var meget lille (There was once a time when I was very little) | 3:23 min | Symphony | 1792 |
| 8 | Der var en Kiæmpe Goliath (Goliath was a giant) | 2:11 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 9 | Den arme Kukuk (The poor cuckoo) | 1:42 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 10 | Vil du ei være stille (Will you not be still) | 1:54 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 11 | Der Mond ist aufgegangen, for voice & piano (or orchestra) ("Abendlied") | 3:21 min | Vocal Music | 1790 |
| 12 | Thou Child Divine, carol | 2:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 13 | Im Grünen, song for voice & piano | 0:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | Trio Sonata for 2 violins & continuo in A minor | 9:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Sig manen langsomt haever | 3:26 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | Pieces (6) for harpsichord (or piano), Op. 1 | 32:54 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Pfingstreihen, song for voice & piano | 2:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Vi pløjed og vi så'de | 3:10 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Neujahrslied (New Year's Song) | 3:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 20 | Mailied (May Song), for voice & piano | 1:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | We plough the fields and scatter | 2:57 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Keyboard Sonata in E flat major, Op. 2 | 19:03 min | Keyboard | - |
| 23 | Jesu, Son of Mary (on the tune Swahili) | 2:29 min | Choral | - |
| 24 | Allegretto for keyboard in C major | 1:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 25 | Ihr Kinderlein kommet (O Come, Little Children) | 2:24 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Høstgilden (The Harvest Feast), opera | Opera | - | |
| 27 | Her kommer, Jesus dine små | 2:13 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Her Kommer Dine Arme Smaa | 4:42 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 29 | Gud, la vårt hovmod briste, for chorus | 2:03 min | Choral | - |
| 30 | Freu dich Erd' und Sternenzelt | 1:30 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 31 | Des Jahres letzte Stunde | 3:02 min | Choral | - |
| 32 | Der Freier, song for voice & piano | 1:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Denk ich Gott an deine Güte (Lord, when I consider Your kindness), cantata | 7:47 min | Choral | - |
| 34 | Christi død (Death of Christ) | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 35 | Aufforderung, song for voice & piano | 0:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | An die Natur (To Nature), for voice & piano | 1:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Christine Schornsheim, Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse – Six Diverses Pièces, Op. 1; Sonata Per II Clavicembalo Op. 2; Thema Und Variationen(CD, Album) | 2019 | Capriccio (2) |
| 2 |  |
J.A.P. Schulz - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra And Choir, Christopher Hogwood – Christi Død (Death Of Christ); Songs(CD, Album) | 1997 | Chandos |
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