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Gottfried August Homilius (2 February 1714 – 2 June 1785) was a German composer, cantor and organist. He is considered one of the most important church composers of the generation following Bach's, and was the main representative of the empfindsamer style.
Gottfried August Homilius, a later contemporary of J.S. Bach, wrote some very fine choral works, including passions, cantatas, and motets, and he was justly praised. Continue Reading. Homilius: St. John Passion/Dresden Kreuzchor. David Vernier.
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A recording of the organ chorales by Gottfried August Homilius, a pupil and contemporary of J.S. Bach. The album features 32 chorales in various keys and styles, played by Felix Marangoni on a modern Zanin organ.
Homilius, Gottfried August. views 1,432,732 updated. Homilius, Gottfried August, eminent German composer and organist; b. Rosenthal, Feb. 2, 1714; d. Dresden, June 5, 1785. He went to Leipzig to study composition and keyboard playing with Bach, where he also studied law at the Univ. In 1742 he settled in Dresden as organist of the Frauenkirche.
The German Protestant church composer and organist, Gottfried August Homilius (1714-1785), is recognized primarily for his sacred compositions written during his time as cantor at the Kreuzkirche and the director of music at the three main churches in Dresden.
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Feb 1, 2021 · Listen free: No available --- Gottfried August Homilius (Rosenthal, 2 February 1714 - Dresden, 2 June 1785) German composer, organist and Kantor. The son of a Lutheran pastor, he spent his ...
Jan 2, 2023 · The German composer and organist, Gottfried August Homilius, was a pupil of J.S. Bach, and master of Johann Adam Hiller. He was born the son of Gottfried Abraham Homilius (Pastor in Rosenthal). He matriculated at the University of Leipzig on May 14, 1735, studying law (until 1742 ?).
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