Short bio Johann Grabbe
Full biography Johann Grabbe
Johann Grabbe was a composer, known for his work on Il Primo Libra de Madrigali (First Book of Madrigals). He was born in an era dominated by Baroque music , and his works primarily reflect this influence. His work is often overshadowed by that of his contemporaries, such as Giovanni Gabrieli and Alessandro Rauerij. Nonetheless, his contributions to the field of music are significant and noteworthy.
Grabbe's Il Primo Libra de Madrigali is considered an important landmark in the history of music. It is a collection of madrigals, which are songs written for several voices, and it was composed in the early 17th century. The collection was published in Venice in 1607 and is considered one of the finest examples of early Baroque music. The music of Johann Grabbe, along with that of other composers of his time, helped shape the course of Western music in the centuries that followed.
Although Grabbe is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to music are significant, and his works continue to be performed and enjoyed today.
Compositions featuring Johann Grabbe
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E tu parti, ben mio, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:04 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 2 | Viva fiamma del seno, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:00 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 3 | Vero non è, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:29 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 4 | Son vivo o morto Amore, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:09 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 5 | O Filli, se veder potessi il core, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:41 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 6 | O Donna troppo cruda, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:57 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 7 | O chiome erranti, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:33 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 8 | Lasso, perché mi fuggi, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:54 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 9 | Felici amanti, udite, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:26 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 10 | Dolce spirito d'Amore, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:01 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 11 | Cor mio, deh, non languire, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:16 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 12 | Come sei cieco, Amore, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:18 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 13 | Ch'io non t'ami, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:04 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 14 | Ardo si, ma non t'amo, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 5:15 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 15 | Ardo mia vita, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 5:07 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 16 | Amai non amo, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:15 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 17 | Alma affitta, che fai, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:52 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 18 | Ai, dispietata Circe, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 2:35 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 19 | Ahi, misera mia vita, madrigal for 5 voices (from Book 1) | 3:29 min | Choral | 1609 |
| 20 | Der Ritter Mascharada oder Grabbe Schaw à 5 | 1:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Ahi, misera mia vita | 3:10 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 22 | First Book of Madrigals | 54:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 23 | Intrada | 2:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Canzon | 3:47 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 25 | Paduana à 5 | 4:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Pavana à 5 | 4:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Grabbe
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann Grabbe – Weser-Renaissance ∙ Manfred Cordes – Madrigals(CD, Album) | 2012 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Johann Grabbe – The Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley – Il Primo Libro De Madrigali | 1986 | MDG |
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