Short bio Johann Fischer
Full biography Johann Fischer
There are several composers named Johann Fischer, but the most prominent ones are Johann Fischer (1646-1716) and Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746).
Johann Fischer (1646-1716) was a German baroque composer , violinist, and keyboardist. He was a prolific composer, and wrote music for a variety of instruments, including the violin, viola, and keyboard. His works are known for their virtuosity and technical demands, and his music has been performed and recorded by numerous artists.
Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746), on the other hand , was a German baroque composer and keyboard virtuoso. He is considered one of the best German composers of his time. His music is known for its technical demands and intricate ornamentation. He composed a wide range of music, including keyboard works, chamber music, and operas. His orchestral suites, also known as "suites with Preamble," are among his most famous works.
Fischer had a strong influence on the development of German baroque music, and his music was highly regarded by his contemporaries. He was a friend and colleague of many prominent composers of the time, including Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann.
Overall, the works of Johann Fischer have left an important legacy in the development of baroque music in Germany and have continued to be appreciated and studied by musicologists and performers alike.
Compositions featuring Johann Fischer
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Fischer's favourite Variations on the Celebrated Irish Air of Gramachree Molly, set for harpsichord, German flute & guitar | 4:42 min | Chamber Music | 1760 |
| 2 | Oboe Concerto | Chamber Music | 17?? | |
| 3 | Chaconne | 4:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | Concerto for trumpet & orchestra in C | 16:23 min | Concerto | - |
| 5 | Duo for oboe & bassoon in G major | 10:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Oboe Concerto No. 1 in C major | Concerto | - | |
| 7 | Oboe Concerto No. 2 in E flat major | Concerto | - | |
| 8 | Oboe Concerto No. 7 in F major | Concerto | - | |
| 9 | Overture in F major, for 3 oboes, oboe da caccia & bassoon | 10:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Symphony for 8 timpani & orchestra | 16:01 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | Trost-Klang: Lamento | 8:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Fischer
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann Fischer, Antoinette Lohmann, Furor Musicus – Der Habile Violiste(CD, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered) | 2020 | Globe (3) |
| 2 |  |
Vierdank / Fischer / Meder / Volkmar – Vitae Pomeranorum - Volumen II(CD, ) | 2015 | RecArt |
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