Short bio Nicolaus Adam Strungk
Full biography Nicolaus Adam Strungk
Nicolaus Adam Strungk was a prominent composer and musician of the Baroque era. He was born in 1640 in Poland, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Venantius Strungk, was a well-known composer and musician, and Nicolaus Adam Strungk learned music at a young age from his father.
Strungk is best known for his sacred vocal music, which was highly regarded by his contemporaries. His compositions were frequently performed in churches and cathedrals throughout Germany and Poland. He was particularly noted for his intricate harmonies and use of counterpoint, which added depth and complexity to his music.
During his career, Strungk served as the Kapellmeister of several prominent German courts, including Weissenfels, Merseburg, and Zeitz. He also worked in Poland and Denmark, and collaborated with other notable composers of the time, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann.
One of Strungk's most well-known works is his Passion According to St. John, which is a masterful interpretation of the biblical story of the crucifixion. The piece is noted for its complex harmonies and use of polyphony, and is a testament to Strungk's virtuosity as a composer.
Despite being relatively unknown today, Nicolaus Adam Strungk was a highly respected composer in his time, and his music remains an important contribution to the Baroque era. His legacy lives on through his compositions, which continue to captivate audiences with their beauty and complexity.
Compositions featuring Nicolaus Adam Strungk
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricercar Sopra la Morte della mia carissima...a Brunsviga il 28 d'Augusto ao. 1685, for organ | 7:31 min | Keyboard | 1685 |
| 2 | Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, cantata | 11:10 min | Choral | 1680 |
| 3 | Das Bildnis seiner Verstorbenen kompt Ihm im Traum wieder vor, song for countertenor & ensemble (from 'Leucoleons Galamelite') | 3:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 4 | Suite for recorder or chalumeau & continuo in G minor | 3:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Sonata for 2 violins, viola da gamba & continuo in D minor | 4:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata a 6 in A minor | 2:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Ricercar for keyboard in G | 6:38 min | - | |
| 8 | Nacht-Lied, song for countertenor & ensemble (from 'Leucoleons Galamelite') | 3:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | Er widerräth der Rhodinis das Closter-Leben, song for countertenor & ensemble (from 'Leucoleons Galamelite') | 3:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Er scheuet sich nicht das Kammermägdgen Myrtalen zu lieben, song for countertenor & ensemble (from 'Leucoleons Galamelite') | 2:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | Cappriccio in A minor, for organ | 4:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Contrapunct sopra la Baßigaglos d'Altr., variations on "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern", for violin & continuo (spurious?) | 13:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Capriccio primi toni, for organ | 5:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Capriccio on "Ich dank dir schon durch deinen Sohn," for organ | 5:02 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Capriccio in G minor, for organ | 3:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Capriccio in F major | 4:41 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 17 | Capriccio in E minor, for organ | 3:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Capriccio for organ in D minor | 7:06 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Capriccio "della Chiave A" for organ | 3:43 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Nicolaus Adam Strungk
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Delphin & Nicolaus Adam Strungk, Peter Mohrhardt - Manuel Tomadin – Complete Organ Music(2×CD, Album) | 2019 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Delphin Strunck, Nicolaus Adam Strungk, Friedhelm Flamme – Complete Organ Works(2×SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2013 | cpo |
| 3 |  |
Schütz, Tunder, Bruhns, Weckmann, Strungk, Maria Zedelius, Michael Schopper, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel – De Profundis(CD, Album) | 1986 | Archiv Produktion |
| 4 |  |
Telemann / Strungk / Anonymus / Pepusch, Manfred Harras, Martha Gmünder, Roswitha Friedrich – L'Arte Del Flauto (Deutsche Barocksonaten)(LP) | - | Swiss Pan |
| 5 |  |
N. A. Strunck, Johann Friedrich Meister J. Fr. Meister Dieterich Buxtehude D. Buxtehude J. A. Reincken, Ulrich Johann Voigt U. J. Voigt Christian August Jacobi Chr. A. Jacobi Ensemble Musica Poetica, Hans Bergmann (2) – Musica Poetica - Choralkantaten Und | - | Hänssler Classic |
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