Short bio Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
Birthday:
1657 in Esens, Germany
Died:
1714 in Rudolstadt, Germany
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Baroque
Full biography Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach was a German composer who lived in the Baroque era. Erlebach was born in 1657 in Esens, a small town in the northwest of Germany. He received his early musical training from his father, who was a town musician.
Erlebach studied music in the city of Wolfenbüttel and quickly established himself as a composer of great talent. His music was characterized by its virtuosic instrumental writing, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies. Erlebach's works were influenced by his German contemporaries, but also by Italian composers, as he had studied in Venice for a time.
Erlebach worked as Kapellmeister, or music director, for several courts in Germany, including those of Rudolf Franz Erwein von Schönborn in Würzburg and Margrave Karl Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach. During this time, he composed a large number of works, including operas, cantatas, sonatas, and chamber music.
Erlebach's music was highly regarded during his lifetime and was regularly performed in Germany. However, after his death in 1714, his music fell into obscurity and was largely forgotten until the mid-20th century.
Today, Erlebach is recognized as one of the most important German composers of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His music is admired for its richness and complexity, as well as for its innovative use of musical forms and harmonies. Several recordings of his works have been made in recent years, and his music is regularly performed by early music ensembles.
Compositions featuring Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overture for orchestra No. 4 in D minor | 16:02 min | Orchestral | 1693 |
| 2 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 1 in D major | 11:12 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 3 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 2 in E minor | 10:38 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 4 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 3 in A major | 13:56 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 5 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 4 in C major | 11:01 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 6 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 5 in B flat major | 9:54 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 7 | Sonata for violin, viola da gamba & continuo No. 6 in F major | 12:16 min | Chamber Music | 169? |
| 8 | Seine Not recht überlegen wird manch Tränenbad erregen, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 1, No. 14) | 8:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | Siehe, um Trost war mir sehr bange, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 13:11 min | Choral | - |
| 10 | Siehe, ich verkündige euch große Freunde, cantata for 4 voices & choir | 6:44 min | Choral | - |
| 11 | Lobe den Herrn, concerto con aria for 4 voices, trumpet, 2 violins, 2 violas & continuo | 9:52 min | Choral | - |
| 12 | Second Prima in D major | 11:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Schwaches Herz, for voice, 2 violins & continuo | 4:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | Overture for orchestra No. 2 in B flat major | 16:05 min | Orchestral | - |
| 15 | Meine Sinnen, for voice & ensemble | 5:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Meine Seufzer, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo | 7:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | Lieben und darbei getreu, gibt die beste Artzene ("Lieben will ich nicht verdammen"), for 2 voices, 2 violins & continuo | 3:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Sonatas (6) for violin, viola da gamba & continuo | 68:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Suite (Ouverture) No. 3 in C | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 20 | Süße Freundschaft, edles Band, for 2 voices, strings & continuo | 5:15 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Trocknet euch ihr heißen Zähren, aria for voice, strings & continuo | 6:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Unruhige Gedanken, stellt alles Sorgen ein, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 11:56 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Unser Leben ist mit viel Not umgeben, for voice & continuo | 7:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Wenn das Glücke wetterwendig, Bleibt mein Herze doch beständig, for voice, 2 vioilns & continuo ("Ich stehe fest und wanke nicht") | 3:50 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Wenn Liebe und Glück sich vergatten ("Freundliches Glücke, süsseste Liebe"), for 2 voices, 2 violins & continuo | 3:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 26 | Wer sich dem Himmel übergeben, cantata | 6:35 min | - | |
| 27 | Wer sind diese mit weißen Kleidern angetan, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 9:37 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Es lindert sich die höchste Pein durch Hoffnung und geduldig sein ("Schweiget, ihr Seufzer"), for voice, 2 violins & continuo | 4:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 29 | Amor, eile und erteile treuen Rat, for voice & continuo | 3:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 30 | An Jammer und Beschwerlichkeit, da fehlt es hier zu keiner Zeit, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 2, No. 15) | 7:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 31 | Auf des Kreuzes Finsternis folgt die Sonne ganz gewiß, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 2, No. 2) | 3:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 32 | Betrübtes Herz, erfreue dich!, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 12:13 min | Choral | - |
| 33 | Den hat das Unglück nie gefällt, Wer sich darinnen standhaft hält. | 3:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 34 | Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, for 4 voices | 1:50 min | Choral | - |
| 35 | Des Glückes Spiele, betrügen viele, for soprano & orchestra | 5:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | Des tadlers Stich Verlache ich. | 6:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 37 | Die Beständigkeit Wählt mein Herz allzeit. | 3:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 38 | Die Liebe Gottes ist ausgegossen, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 12:33 min | Choral | - |
| 39 | Die Zeit verkehret, was uns beschweret, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 1, No. 26) | 5:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 40 | Dulde dich, for voice & ensemble | 6:29 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 41 | Ach daß ich Wassers genug hätte, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 14:24 min | Choral | - |
| 42 | Exultemus, Gaudeamus, for chorus | 11:21 min | Choral | - |
| 43 | Fortuna, du scherzest mit mir, for voice & continuo | 3:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 44 | Fürchtet euch nicht, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 10:12 min | Choral | - |
| 45 | Geduld kann überwinden, will sich das Unglück finden, for soprano & orchestra | 5:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 46 | Gelobet sei der Herr, cantata for the First Sunday after Trinity Sunday for soloists, 2 violins, 2 violas & continuo | 13:04 min | Choral | - |
| 47 | Held, du hast den Feind gebunden, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 8:19 min | Choral | - |
| 48 | Himmel, du weißt meine Plagen, for voice & ensemble | 8:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 49 | Ich finde schlechte Freud bei Unempfindlichkeit, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 1, No. 37) | 4:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 50 | Ich will euch wiedersehen, cantata for chorus & orchestra | 10:10 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | In meiner Liebespein, for voice & ensemble | 3:52 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | Kommt, ihr Stunden, macht mich frei, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde) | 8:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | Liebe in Abwesenheit grünet durch Beständigkeit, aria for voice, 2 violins & continuo (from Harmonische Freude musicalischer Freunde, Vol. 1, No. 13) | 10:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
P.H. Erlebach - Le Banquet Céleste, Damien Guillon – Lieder(CD, Album) | 2021 | Alpha Classics |
| 2 |  |
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach – L'Achéron, François Joubert-Caillet – Complete Trio Sonatas(CD, ) | 2019 | Ricercar |
| 3 |  |
Ensemble Stravaganza, Buxtehude / Erlebach / Reinken / Theile – Abendmusiken(CD, ) | 2018 | Muso |
| 4 | ](https://themusicdictionary.org/image/51245/album) |
P.H. Erlebach – El Arte Mvsico – VI Sonate - A Due Violini Col Suo Basso Continuo [Nüremberg 1694](CD, ) | 2013 | Verso (2) |
| 5 |  |
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach - Miriam Feuersinger, Franz Vitzthum, Capricornus Consort Basel – Süsse Freundschaft, Edles Band(CD, ) | 2012 | Christophorus |
| 6 |  |
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach – Mields · Hunter · Schneider · Post · Vieweg · Les Amis De Philippe · Ludger Rémy – Die Liebe Gottes Ist Ausgegossen - Cantatas(2×CD, ) | 2007 | cpo |
| 7 |  |
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach - Rodolfo Richter – VI Sonate - À Violino E Viola Da Gamba Col Suo Basso Continuo(CD, HDCD) | 2005 | Linn Records |
| 8 |  |
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach - Victor Torres, Stylus Phantasticus – Zeichen Im Himmel | 2001 | Alpha Productions |
| 9 |  |
Thüringisches Kammerorchester Weimar, Rolf Reuter, Corelli, Telemann, Erlebach, Tartini, Locatelli – Festliche Weihnachtskonzerte(CD, ) | 2000 | Deutsche Schallplatten |
| 10 |  |
Praetorius, Erlebach, Ahle, Buxtehude, Westfälische Kantorei - Wilhelm Ehmann, Freiburger Kantorei - Klaus Knall – Weihnachtskonzerte(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 2000 | Cantate |
| 11 |  |
Georg Anton Benda / Gessel / Erlebach – Mields, Schwarz, Post, Lindemann, Mertens, Telemann-Kammerorchester Michaelstein, Ludger Rémy – Cantatas(CD, Album) | 1999 | cpo |
| 12 |  |
Andreas Scholl, Concerto Di Viole, Basel Consort - Schütz, Buxtehude, Erlebach, J.C. Bach – Kantate | 1998 | Harmonia Mundi |
| 13 |  |
Heinrich Schütz, Johann Rudolf Ahle, Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, Johann Sebastian Bach – Mühlhäuser Staats-, Fest- Und Ratsmusiken(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1995 | Thorofon Discus |
| 14 |  |
Erlebach, Tuma, Míča, Rejcha, Bohuslav-Martinů-Philharmonie Zlin, Peter Lücker – Frühklassik An Europäischen Adelshöfen(CD, ) | 1994 | Bayer Records |
| 15 |  |
Erlebach, Eberwein, Ingrid Schmithüsen, Elisabeth Graf, Robert Chafin, Thomas Mohr (2), Meldorfer Domchor, Hamburger Camerata, Paul Nancekievill – Rudolstadt(CD, Album) | 1992 | Canterino |
| 16 |  |
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, Johann Schenk, Georg Böhm, Philipp Heinrich Erlebach – Sonatas For Violin(LP, Stereo) | 1986 | Gaudeamus |
| 17 |  |
Th. Schwartzkopff, Ph. H. Erlebach, J. Ph. Krieger - Fiori Musicali, Ensemble Für Alte Musik Mit Historischen Instrumenten – Sonaten Und Suiten Des 17. Jahrhunderts(LP, Album) | 1981 | Recreation (2) |
| 18 |  |
Das Münchener Barock-Trio, Jean-Baptiste Loeillet / Johann David Heinichen / Joseph Bodin de Boismortier / Philipp Heinrich Erlebach – Spielt Triosonaten(LP) | 1974 | Camerata (2) |
| 19 |  |
Buxtehude, Erlebach, Ahle, Tunder, Telemann – Weihnachtskantaten Der Barockzeit(LP, Stereo) | 1966 | Cantate |
Videos featuring Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
Georg Anton Benda - Cantata - Bald wird ihn die himmlische Jugend empfangen
Georg Anton Benda / Jiří Antonín Benda (30 June 1722 -- 6 November 1795), was a Bohemian kapellmeister, violinist and composer of the classical period.
Work: Cantata - Bald wird ihn die himmlische Jugend empfangen
Chorus: Bald wird ihn die himmlische
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