Short bio Johann Speth
Full biography Johann Speth
Johann Speth was a German composer and organist who was born on November 9, 1664, in Speinshart, which is located about 150 km from Nuremberg. He is known for his contributions to baroque music and is considered to be one of the advanced North German organist-composers along with Johann Sebastian Bach.
Speth's work as an organist and composer was highly regarded during his lifetime , and he was appointed Vice-Organist of the Cathedral of Augsburg in 1697. He served in this position until at least 1719, which is the last known reference to him.
Speth's known works include various compositions for organ, as well as chamber music and vocal music. His Complete Organ Works, Vol I & II, edited by Ingemar Melchersson, were published in 2018 and provide a comprehensive look at his output for the instrument.
Although he is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, Johann Speth's contributions to the world of baroque music are significant. His works are still performed and recorded today, and he is remembered as an important figure in the development of the North German organ style.
Compositions featuring Johann Speth
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toccata for keyboard No 1 in D minor | 3:51 min | Keyboard | - |
| 2 | Toccata No. 4 for organ in E minor | 3:33 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Toccata No 10 for organ | 2:36 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Toccata No 9 for organ | 2:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Toccata No 8 for organ | 2:37 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Toccata No 7 for organ | 1:59 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Toccata No 6 for organ | 3:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Toccata No 5 for organ | 2:40 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Toccata No 4 for keyboard in D minor, "Echo" | 3:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Toccata No 3 for organ | 3:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Toccata No 2 for organ | 3:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Toccata for organ | 4:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Magnificat Octavi Toni, for organ | 6:20 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | Partite diverse sopra la spagnioletta, for organ | 6:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Partite diverse sopra l'aria detta "La Todesca" | 5:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Partite diverse sopra l'aria detta "La Pasquina", for organ | 6:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Magnificat Tertii Toni, for organ | 6:23 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | Magnificat Sexti Toni, for organ | 5:48 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Magnificat Septimi Toni, for organ | 5:56 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | Magnificat Secundi Toni, for organ | 5:08 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Magnificat Quinti Toni, for organ | 5:52 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Magnificat Quarti Toni, for organ | 6:08 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Magnificat Primi Toni, for organ | 6:47 min | Choral | - |
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