Short bio Johann Samuel Drese
Full biography Johann Samuel Drese
Johann Samuel Drese was a German composer and Kapellmeister, born on May 11, 1626, in Creuzburg, Thuringia. He was the eldest son of Johann Drese, a court musician, and received his early music education from his father. Later, he studied music with Johann Michael Bach, the uncle of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Drese worked as a musician and composer at various courts in Germany, including at the courts in Arnstadt and Weimar, where he served as Kapellmeister. He was a prolific composer and wrote various vocal and instrumental works, including sacred music, keyboard pieces, and chamber music. However, only a few of his works survive today.
Johann Samuel Drese died on June 5 , 1716, in Weimar, Germany. He was succeeded by his son Johann Wilhelm Drese, who also became a successful composer and Kapellmeister. Today, Johann Samuel Drese is remembered as an important figure in German Baroque music, and his music is occasionally performed and recorded.
Compositions featuring Johann Samuel Drese
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpsichord Concerto in D major | Concerto | - | |
| 2 | Piano Concerto in C major, Op. 3/3 | 13:52 min | Concerto | - |
| 3 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in F major, Op. 3/1 | 10:23 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | Piano Concerto No. 4 in D major, Op. 3/4 | 13:43 min | Concerto | - |
| 5 | Piano Concerto No. 6 in E flat major, Op. 3/6 | 17:32 min | Concerto | - |
| 6 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1/1 | 14:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 1/2 | 8:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in G major, Op. 1/3 | 10:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Piano Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 1/4 | 10:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Piano Sonata No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 1/5 | 8:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Piano Sonata No. 6 in D major, Op. 1/6 | 8:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Quintet for flute, violin, viola, cello & harpsichord No. 1 in C major | 15:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata for harpsichord or piano & violin (or flute) ad libitum, Op. 7/6 (from 6 Sonates d'airs choisis) | Chamber Music | - |
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