Short bio Johann Krieger
Full biography Johann Krieger
Johann Krieger was a German composer and organist, born on December 28, 1651, in Nuremberg. He was the younger brother of another German composer, Johann Philipp Krieger. Johann Krieger was known as one of the most important keyboard composers of his time , with a vast output that included sacred and secular vocal music, as well as instrumental works.
Krieger is reported to have studied with his older brother, and later with Johann Drechsel, the court chapel master in Bayreuth. He went on to hold various organist positions throughout his life, including at the court of Greiz, where he worked for more than 50 years.
Krieger's music is characterized by a busy, sometimes ornate, contrapuntal style, with a focus on melody and elegant harmonic progressions. His works include numerous suites and partitas for keyboard instruments, as well as vocal music, including cantatas, oratorios, and masses. He also wrote ten operas, but only a few arias are extant.
Johann Krieger was highly regarded during his lifetime, and was known as a gifted composer as well as a fantastic singer and keyboard player. His legacy lives on today through recordings and performances of his works, which continue to be appreciated by music lovers.
Compositions featuring Johann Krieger
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricercar, for organ (from Anmuthige Clavier-Ubung) | 3:29 min | Keyboard | 1698 |
| 2 | Ihr Hirten verlasset die Finstere Nacht, for voice & ensemble (from Neue Muzikalische Ergetzligkeit) | 5:52 min | Vocal Music | 1684 |
| 3 | Praeludium for keyboard in E minor (Anmuthige Clavier-Übung, No. 1) | 1:49 min | Keyboard | 1680 |
| 4 | Praeludium for keyboard in G minor (Anmuthige Clavier-Übung, No. 17) | 1:25 min | Keyboard | 1680 |
| 5 | Prelude and Ricercare for organ in A major | 3:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Oster-Andacht (Easter Meditation), song | 5:04 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 7 | Partita for harpsichord No. 6 in B flat major (Sechs musicalische Partien) | Keyboard | - | |
| 8 | Partita for keyboard in A major (Musikalische Partien, No. 5) | 7:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Partita for keyboard in B major (Musikalische Partien, No. 6) | 14:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Partita for keyboard in D minor (Musikalische Partien, No. 2) | 7:55 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Partita for keyboard in F major (Musikalische Partien, No. 3) | 7:58 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Partita in G major | 9:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Passacaglia for keyboard in D minor (from Werke abschriftlicher Überlieferung) | 2:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Menuet for keyboard in A minor (Musikalische Partien, Appendix) | 1:47 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Prelude for organ in B major | 1:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Prelude for organ in C major | 1:42 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Preludio, for keyboard in D minor (from Werke abschriftlicher Überlieferung) | 3:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Preludio, ricercar, fuga, passacaglia, for organ | 9:58 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Sonata G-dur für 2 Violinen und basso continuo | 6:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Sonata à 5 in A minor | 7:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Toccata for organ in D major | 3:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 22 | Vater unser im Himmelreich, for organ | 0:47 min | Keyboard | - |
| 23 | Vor der Traurung (Before the Wedding), song | 4:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Wol dem der sich vergnügt, for voice & continuo | 2:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Ich dich hab ich gehoffet Herr, chorale variations for organ | 3:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Abend-Musik (Evening Music), song | 5:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 27 | Auf die Kirche-Weihe (On Dedication Day), song | 6:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Auff ein Ernte-Fest (At a Harvest Festival), song | 4:05 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 29 | Bourée for keyboard in A minor (Musikalische Partien, Appendix) | 0:42 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Die Losung ist Geld (The Solution Is Money), song | 1:57 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 31 | Dominus illuminatio mea, psalm for bass, violin & organ (Uppsala Universitet, Düben Collection, VMHS 057:010) (attrib.) | 5:31 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 32 | Es ist mir von Natur gegeben (It's Given Me by Nature), song | 3:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Fantasia and Partita for keyboard in C major (Musikalische Partien, No. 1) | 13:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 34 | Fantasia for organ | 1:06 min | Keyboard | - |
| 35 | Giacona for organ in G minor | 8:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 36 | Herr Christ der einig Gottes Sohn, chorale prelude for organ | 4:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 37 | Neujahrs-Andacht (New Year's Devotion), song | 6:40 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 38 | Ich habe mein Liebgen (I Saw My Love in the Garden), song | 6:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 39 | Ich traue nicht (I Do Not Trust), song | 2:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 40 | Ihr angenehmen Leute (You Dear Good People), song | 1:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 41 | Ihr Freunde fragt ihr nacht (Friends, Do You Still Ask), song | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 42 | Intermezzo for keyboard in G major (Musikalische Partien) | 0:55 min | Keyboard | - |
| 43 | Kömmt wir wollen ausspazieren (Come Let Us Stroll), song | 2:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 44 | Laßt mich in der Einsamkeit (Leave Me in My Solitude), song | 2:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 45 | Laßt uns freuen (Let Us Rejoice), song | 1:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 46 | Mein Herz ich liebe dich, for voice & continuo | 1:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 47 | Abend-Andacht (Evening Devotion), song | 3:20 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Krieger
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann Krieger, Tatjana Vorobjova – Sechs Musicalische Partien(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2021 | MDG |
| 2 |  |
Krieger, Alejandro Casal – Complete Harpsichord And Organ Music(2×CD, Album) | 2020 | Brilliant Classics |
| 3 |  |
Johann Krieger - Jan Kobow, United Continuo Ensemble – Ich Habe Mein Liebgen Im Garten Gesehen (Love Songs & Arias)(CD, Album) | 2009 | cpo |
| 4 |  |
Johann Krieger, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Pino (2), Rupert Ignaz Mayr, Georg Philipp Telemann - Dominik Wörner, Le Concert Royal – Musica Michaelis - Cantatas Festives / Festliche Kantaten(CD, ) | 2009 | Amati |
| 5 |  |
Reinhard Kluth Spielt Johann Krieger – Anmuthige Clavierübung An Der Fasen-Orgel In Nideggen(CD, Stereo) | 2004 | Tonproduktion Marcato |
| 6 |  |
Scheidt, Praetorius, Krieger, Muffat, Krebs, Rembt, C.P.E. Bach - John Kitchen (2) – John Kitchen Plays The Organ Of The Reid Concert Hall, University Of Edinburgh(CD, Album) | 1998 | Priory |
| 7 |  |
Arno Schönstedt - Kieger, Böhm, Buxtehude, Bach – Krieger - Böhm - Buxtehude - Bach(LP) | 1982 | WK-Schallplatten |
| 8 |  |
Klaus Linsenmeyer, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Krieger, Jean-François Dandrieu – Die Historische Dreifaltigkeits-Orgel In Der Benediktiner-Abtei Ottobeuren(LP, Stereo) | 1971 | Psallite |
| 9 |  |
Johann Staden, Johann Erasmus Kindermann, Johann Philipp Krieger, Johann Krieger, Georg Kaspar Wecker, Johann Pachelbel – Nürnberg - Die Freie Reichsstadt | 1962 | Columbia |
| 10 |  |
Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Krieger – Suite Nr. 1 C-dur / Partita Nr.5 A-Dur(7", 45 RPM, EP) | 1961 | Archiv Produktion |
| 11 |  |
Viktor Lukas, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Krieger – Orgel Und Glocken Der Stadtkirche Bayreuth(7") | - | Not On Label |
| 12 |  |
Partita Für Cembalo Nr. 5 A-Dur(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Archiv Produktion |
Videos featuring Johann Krieger
Praludium V (Fantasia) in D (Sechzehn Praludien)
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Praludium V (Fantasia) in D (Sechzehn Praludien) · John Kitchen · Johann Kittel
Great European Organs No.49: Reid Concert Hall, Univ.Of Edinburgh
℗ 1998 Priory Records
Released on: 1998-09-09
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Johann Krieger (1652-1735) - Complete Harpsichord and Organ Music
Johann Krieger (1652-1735) - Complete Harpsichord and Organ Music
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