Short bio Johann Vierdanck
Full biography Johann Vierdanck
Johann Vierdanck was a German composer of the early Baroque period born in 1605 in Danzig (present-day Gdańsk, Poland). He started his career as a trumpeter in the courts of various noble families in Northern Germany before becoming a violinist and composer in the town of Stralsund.
Vierdanck is best known for his compositions for chamber ensembles, which include sonatas for various instrumental combinations, such as violins, violas, and continuo. His music was well-received during his lifetime, and he was considered a prominent figure in the early Baroque period.
One of Vierdanck's most famous works is his collection of 30 instrumental pieces titled "Musicalische Übung," published in 1641. This collection includes sonatas, canzonas, and dances, which showcase his virtuosic violin writing and his innovative use of harmony and counterpoint.
However, despite his importance at the time, Johann Vierdanck's music fell into obscurity following his death in 1646. It was not until the late 20th century that his works were rediscovered and performed again, leading to a renewed interest in his music.
Today, Johann Vierdanck is recognized as one of the most important composers of the early Baroque period, who contributed significantly to the development of instrumental music and chamber music during his time. His unique style and innovative techniques continue to inspire musicians and composers to this day.
Compositions featuring Johann Vierdanck
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hochzeit-Freude "Ich frewe mich in Herren" | 4:51 min | Vocal Music | 1643 |
| 2 | Sonata 31 "Als ich einmal Lust bekam" | 3:58 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1641 |
| 3 | Sacred Concerti (Theil Geistlicher Concerten), for 2 equal voices | Vocal Music | 1641 | |
| 4 | Passamezzo No. 15 in A minor | 7:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Capriccio No. 19 in G minor | 3:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Capriccio No. 20 in A minor | 4:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Capriccio à 3 | 1:12 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 8 | Capriccion No. 25 (auff Quotlibethische Art) in C major | 6:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Der Herr hat seinen Engeln befohlen, vocal concerto for soloists, 2 violins, 3 trombones & continuo | 9:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Ich verkündige euch grosse Freude, sacred concerto for 2 voices, 2 violins & continuo | 5:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | La sua Gagliarda No. 16 in A minor | 2:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Capriccio No. 18 in D minor | 3:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Singet dem Herrn, hymn (from Geistliche Konzerte) | 4:18 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | Sonata 28 | 2:38 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 15 | Sonata a 4 No. 27 (from Capricci, Canzoni & Sonaten) | 2:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Sonata No. 4 in D minor | 4:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Sonata à 2 | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 18 | Suite for 2 violins, viola da gamba & basso continuo in A major | 7:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Capriccio No. 2 in A minor | 1:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Canzona No. 22 in G minor | 3:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Canzona No. 23 in G major | 3:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Canzona No. 24 in A minor | 5:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Capriccio | 2:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Capriccio for 2 cornets | 1:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Capriccio No 4 for 3 trumpets | 1:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Capriccio No 5 for 3 trumpets | 1:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Capriccio No. 1 in D minor | 1:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | Canzona No. 21 in C major | 4:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Capriccio No. 3 in D minor | 2:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Capriccio No. 7 in A minor | 1:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Capriccio No. 8 in A minor | 2:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Capriccio No. 9 in D minor | 1:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Capriccio No. 10 in D minor | 1:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Capriccio No. 11 in D minor | 0:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Capriccio No. 17 à 3 | 4:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Vierdanck
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Vierdank / Fischer / Meder / Volkmar – Vitae Pomeranorum - Volumen II(CD, ) | 2015 | RecArt |
| 2 |  |
Correa De Arauxo · Bassano · Buonamento · Castello · Macque · Merula · Peñalosa · Schein · Scheidt · Vierdanck · Weckmann · Ximénez – His Majestys Sagbutts And Cornetts – Grand Tour - Music From 16th & 17th-Century Italy, Spain And Germany(CD, Reissue | 2010 | Helios |
| 3 |  |
Johann Vierdanck, Parnassi Musici – Capricci, Canzoni & Sonatas(CD, Album) | 2006 | cpo |
| 4 |  |
Castello / Cima / Marini / Turini / Pachelbel / Rosenmüller / Vierdanck - Thomas Pietsch, Gesine Hildebrandt, Christiane Jung, Martin Nitz – Frühbarocke Violinmusik(LP, Stereo) | 1981 | Musica Viva |
| 5 |  |
Ruth Ziesak, Christian Geist, Dieterich Buxtehude, Johann Vierdanck, Franz Tunder, Johann Adam Reincken, Christoph Bernhard (2), Thomas Baltzar, Samuel Ebart, Berliner Barock-Compagney – Geistliche Arien(CD, Stereo) | - | Capriccio Digital |
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