Short bio Johann Friedrich Agricola
Full biography Johann Friedrich Agricola
Johann Friedrich Agricola was a German composer, singer, and music theorist born in Dobitschen on January 4th, 1720. He is considered one of the most significant representatives of the Berlin School of composers. Agricola received his early music education from his father before he went to Leipzig to study with Johann Sebastian Bach. In 1749 he became the court composer and singer at the Prussian court and held this position until his death in 1774.
Agricola's music is characterized by its elegance, lightness, and simplicity. He was known for his mastery of counterpoint and for his ability to create works that were harmonically interesting yet still accessible to the listener. A prominent feature of his style was his use of short melodic motifs that were frequently repeated and developed throughout his pieces.
In addition to his compositions, Agricola was also a respected music theorist and wrote influential treatises on music theory. His "Anleitung zur Singkunst" (Guide to Singing) was widely used in his time and is still studied today. Agricola was also a close friend of the famous composer, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. In 1753, he married C.P.E. Bach's sister, Marianne.
Although Agricola's music is not as well-known as that of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the development of music theory and his works are still revered by many music enthusiasts.
Compositions featuring Johann Friedrich Agricola
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achille in Sciro, opera | Opera | 1765 | |
| 2 | Ach, was soll ich Sünder machen | 1:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Der Gottmensch jauchzt, Easter cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 11:40 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | Die Auferstehung des Erlösers, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 32:40 min | Choral | - |
| 5 | Die Hirten bei der Krippe, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 31:52 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Flute Sonata in A major | 10:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Jauchzet, ihr Erlösten dem Herren | 1:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Kündlich gross ist das gottselige Geheimnis, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 18:30 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | Uns ist ein Kind geboren, cantata for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 30:28 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Johann Friedrich Agricola
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann Friedrich Agricola • Gottfried August Homilius – Die Auferstehung Des Erlösers: Easter Cantatas(CD, Album) | 2020 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Franz Xaver Hassl, Johann Friedrich Agricola, Johann Ludwig Steiner, L'Arcadia, Ulrike Hofbauer – Funiculus Triplex(CD, Album) | 2018 | Guild |
| 3 |  |
Die Hirten Bei Der Krippe - Three Christmas Cantatas(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2014 | cpo |
| 4 |  |
C.P.E. Bach, Friedrich II., Quantz, Agricola, Eichner, Kirnberger, Bononcini, Nichelmann, Schaffrath, Graun, Benda, Hasse, Telemann – Musik Am Preußischen Hof(5×CD, , Box Set, Compilation) | 2001 | Berlin Classics |
| 5 |  |
Jochen Kowalski – Arien Aus Der Berliner Operngeschichte | 1987 | ETERNA |
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