Johann Heinrich Buttstett

Short bio Johann Heinrich Buttstett

Birthday: 1666 in Bindersleben

Died: 1727 in Erfurt, Germany

Genre: Classical

Period: 20th Century, Baroque

Full biography Johann Heinrich Buttstett

Johann Heinrich Buttstett was a German composer, organist, and music theorist who lived in the late Baroque period. He was born in 1666 in the town of Bindersleben, which is located in present-day Thuringia, Germany.

Buttstett was known for his music proficiency and excellent composition skills. He began his career as a church organist in Erfurt when he was only 18 years old. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented musician and was soon appointed as the principal organist at the St Bartholomew's church in the city.

In addition to his duties as an organist, Buttstett also became a prolific composer of church music. He created many vocal and instrumental works, many of which were for liturgical purposes. Some of his most notable compositions include hymns, chorales, and motets.

Despite his success as a composer, Buttstett is best known for his contributions as a music theorist. He published several works on the subject, including "Musicalische Trachtenbuch," a theoretical treatise on Baroque counterpoint. This book is considered one of the most significant works on the subject of music theory from the Baroque period.

Buttstett continued to work as an organist and composer until his death in 1727. Although he is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to Baroque music and theory are highly regarded by scholars and music enthusiasts alike.

Compositions featuring Johann Heinrich Buttstett

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Jetzt ist das Mahl bereit, aria for voice, violin, 2 viola da gamba & continuo	8:34 min	Vocal Music	-
2	Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, chorale prelude for organ	2:18 min	Keyboard	-
3	Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar, for organ	2:13 min	Keyboard	-
4	Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, chorale prelude for organ	0:58 min	Keyboard	-
5	Variations on "Wo Gott zum Haus nicht gibt sein Gunst", for organ	4:17 min	Keyboard	-
6	Prelude for organ in G major	4:09 min		-
7	Prelude for organ in E minor		Keyboard	-
8	Praeludium and Capriccio, for organ in D minor	8:43 min	Keyboard	-
9	Praeludium & Ricercar, for organ in C major	11:43 min	Keyboard	-
10	Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, for organ	3:55 min	Keyboard	-
11	Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, chorale prelude for organ	0:51 min	Keyboard	-
12	Gottes Sohn ist kommen	1:39 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
13	Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, for organ	1:29 min	Keyboard	-
14	Fugue for organ in G minor	5:27 min	Keyboard	-
15	Fugue for organ in E minor	5:07 min	Keyboard	-
16	Fugue for organ in E minor	4:42 min		-
17	Das ist meine Freude, cantata for voice, 2 violins & continuo	9:01 min	Vocal Music	-
18	Christ lag in Todesbanden, for organ	2:56 min	Keyboard	-

Albums featuring Johann Heinrich Buttstett

#	Сover	Name album	Year	Music label
1		Johann Heinrich Buttstett / Helga Schauerte – Œuvres D'Orgue = Orgelwerke = Organ Works (1ère Mondiale = Ersteinspielung = Worldwide Premier)(CD, )	1998	Syrius