Short bio Johann Erasmus Kindermann
Full biography Johann Erasmus Kindermann
Johann Erasmus Kindermann (1616-1655) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist. He was born in Nuremberg, Germany, and started his musical career as a choirboy at St. Lorenz Church.
Kindermann was known for his sacred vocal music compositions, which were highly regarded during his time. He composed over 500 vocal-and-instrumental works that included oratorios, psalms, hymns, and motets. His music is characterized by its advanced harmonic structure, rich melodies, and counterpoint.
Kindermann was also a renowned organist and served as an organist at several churches in Nuremberg. In addition to his compositions and performances, Kindermann was also a prolific music theorist. He authored several works on music theory, including "Musica practica," which covered topics such as tuning, scales, and modes.
Kindermann's life was cut short when he died in 1655 at the young age of 39. However, his legacy in music lived on for centuries, and his compositions were later rediscovered during the Baroque Period. Today, Kindermann's music is still being studied and performed around the world, and he is regarded as one of the most important composers of the 17th century.
Compositions featuring Johann Erasmus Kindermann
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canzon settima, for 2 violins & continuo (Canzoni Sonatae) | 6:02 min | Chamber Music | 1653 |
| 2 | Praembulum for organ No. 14 on the 7th and 8th tones | 1:02 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Was Mein Gott Will | 5:53 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | Wann sich der werte Gast (Opitianischer Orpheus) | 4:12 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Symphonia (3 trombones) | 1:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata terza, for violin, viola da gamba & continuo (Part 2 of Canzoni sonatae) | 3:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Sonata seconda, for violin, viola da gamba & continuo (Part 2 of Canzoni sonatae) | 4:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata seconda, for violin, viola da gamba & continuo (Part 1 of Canzoni sonatae) | 4:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata prima, for violin, viola da gamba & continuo (Part 2 of Canzoni sonatae) | 4:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata prima, for violin, viola da gamba & continuo (Part 1 of Canzoni sonatae) | 3:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for solo violin | 4:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata ("Giardinocorrupto") | 4:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata "La Affetuosa" for 3 trombones | 5:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Preambulum for organ on the 11th and 12th tones | 0:56 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Preambulum for organ on the 9th and 10th tones | 1:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Preambulum for organ on the 1st and 2nd tones | 1:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Ach Liebste, lass uns eilen (Opitianischer Orpheus) | 2:10 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Nachtklag (Opitianischer Orpheus) | 3:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Magnificat Octavi Toni | 7:28 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | Jetztund kommt die Nacht herbei (Opitianischer Orpheus) | 2:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Ich hab ein guten Kampff gekämpfft, for voice & chamber orchestra | 5:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Grablied Symphonia | 2:48 min | - | |
| 23 | Gott sey gedanckt, der Fried steht noch, for voice & continuo | 3:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Fuga for organ on "Was Mein Gott Will, das G'scheh Allzeit" | 2:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 25 | Fuga for organ on "Herr Jesu Chirst, Wahr' Mensch und Gott" | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Dum tot carminibus | Vocal Music | - | |
| 27 | Drifache Fuga super Christ lag in Todesbanden, Christus, der selig macht und Da Jesus an dem Creuze stund | 4:28 min | - | |
| 28 | Deliciae Studiosorum Op.3/10 | Vocal Music | - | |
| 29 | Canzon ottava, for 2 violins & continuo (Canzoni Sonatae) | 5:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Ach, Herr, wie lange haben wir, for voice & continuo | 3:12 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Erasmus Kindermann
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Erasmus Kindermann - Ina Siedlaczek · Jan Kobow · United Continuo Ensemble – Opitianischer Orpheus (Lieder Nach Gedichten Von Martin Opitz)(CD, Album) | 2019 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Samuel Capricornus • I. E. Kindermann - Susan Eitrich, Ulrich Maier (2), Lukas Barock Ensemble Stuttgart – Geistliche Konzerte - Violinsonaten(CD, Album) | 2015 | Cornetto |
| 3 |  |
Wolfgang Stockmeier, J. E. Kindermann, J. Pachelbel, J. Rheinberger – Die Orgel Der Stiftskirche Zu Bassum(LP, Stereo) | 1976 | Psallite |
| 4 |  |
Johann Staden, Johann Erasmus Kindermann, Johann Philipp Krieger, Johann Krieger, Georg Kaspar Wecker, Johann Pachelbel – Nürnberg - Die Freie Reichsstadt | 1962 | Columbia |
| 5 |  |
Johann Erasmus Kindermann, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Schelle, Franz Tunder, Nicolaus Bruhns – Kantaten Des Frühbarock(LP, Stereo) | - | Electrola |
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