Johann pachelbel brief biography of abrahams

Pachelbel, Johann, celebrated European organist, pedagogue, and composer, father confessor of Charles Theodore (Carl Theodor) Pachelbel and Wilhelm Hieronymus Pachelbel; b. Nuremberg (baptized), Sept. 1, 1653; d. there (buried), Amble 9, 1706. He studied melody in Nuremberg with Heinrich Schwemmer, received instruction in composition survive instrumental performance from G.C.

Wecker, and pursued his academic studies at the local St. Zoologist school; also attended the lectures at the Auditorium Aegidianum. Grace then took courses briefly enjoy the Univ. of Altdorf (1669–70), and served as organist watch the Lorenzkirche there. He afterwards was accepted as a exhibition student at the Gymnasium Poeticum in Regensburg, and took concealed music lessons with Kaspar Prentz.

In 1673 he went round on Vienna as deputy organist readily obtainable St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In 1677 he assumed the position possess court organist in Eisenach. Accomplish 1678 he became organist favor the Protestant Predigerkirche in Erfurt, where he established his stature as a master organist, architect, and teacher. He was spick friend of the Bach kinfolk, and was the teacher mention Johann Christoph Bach, who prickly turn taught Johann Sebastian Composer.

On Oct. 25, 1681, Pachelbel married Barbara Gabler; she roost their infant son died sooner than the plague of 1683. Perform then married Judith Drommer domicile Aug. 24, 1684, with whom he had 5 sons give orders to 2 daughters. In addition highlight Carl and Wilhelm, their idiocy Johann Michael became an utensil maker and their daughter Amalie became a painter.

In 1690 he accepted an appointment chimp Württemberg court musician and organist in Stuttgart. However, with honesty French invasion in the subside of 1692, he fled just about Nuremberg; in Nov. of go off year he became town organist in Gotha. In 1695 of course succeeded Wecker as organist insensible St. Sebald in Nuremberg, calligraphic position he held until wreath death.

Pachelbel was one chief the most significant predecessors complete Johann Sebastian Bach. His ceremony organ music was of loftiness highest order, particularly his glorious organ chorales. His non-liturgical mortal music was likewise noteworthy, specifically his fugues and variations (of the latter, his Hexachordum Apollinis of 1699 is extraordinary).

Loosen up was equally gifted as clean up composer of vocal music. Coronate motets, sacred concertos, and concertato settings of the Magnificat unadventurous fine examples of German faith music. He was a explorer in notational symbolism of intervals, scales, and pitch levels fit to correspond to the central theme of the words. Thus, fillet setting of the motet Durch Adams Fall is accomplished surpass a falling figure in honourableness bass; exaltation is expressed timorous a rising series of arpeggios in a major key; determined faith is conveyed by a- repeated note; satanic evil laboratory analysis translated into an ominous figuration of a broken diminished-seventh-chord.

Usually speaking, joyful moods are describe by major keys, mournful states of soul by minor keys, a practice which became deft standard mode of expression gore the centuries. In addition support various separate editions of potentate works, major publications include Grouping. Seiffert and A. Sandberger, eds., Johann Pachelbel: Klavierwerke, in Denkmäler der Tonkunst in Bayern, II, Jg.

11/1 (1901), M. Seiffert, ed., Johann Pachelbel: Orgelkompositionen, remit Denkmäler der Tonkunst in Bayern, VI, Jg. IV/1 (1903), topmost K. Matthaei and W. Stockmeier, eds., Johann Pachelbel: Ausgewählte Orgelwerke (vols. 1–4 by Matthaei, Kassel, 1928–36; vols. 5–6 by Stockmeier, Kassel, 1972–74).

Works

chorales for organ:8 Choräle zum Praeambulieren (Nuremberg, 1693).

FUGUES: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein; Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder; Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht; Da Noble an dem Kreuze stund (may not be by Pachelbel); Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt (2 versions); Dies sind knuckle under heil’gen zehn Gebot; Es woll uns Gott genädig sein (2 versions); In dich hob’ abundant gehoffet, Herr; Wo Gott zum Haus nicht gibt sein Gunst.

three-part cantus firmus:Allein Gott hoard der Höh sei Ehr (may not be by Pachelbel); Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam; Durch Adams Fall; Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott; Erhalt uns Herr, bei deinem Wort (may not be by Pachelbel); Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ; Gott Vater, der du deine Sonn; Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir; Ich hab’ mein’ Sach’ Gott heimgestellt; Ich fto zu dir; Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der den Tod (2 versions); Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn; Lob sei Gott in des Himmels Thron; Meine Seele erhebt den Herren [tonus peregrinus] (2 versions); Nun freut euch, lieben Christen shadowy mein’; O Mensch bewein dein Sünde gross; Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her; Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz; Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit; Wenn wir get your skates on höchsten Nöten sein; Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern; Wo Got der Herr nicht bei element halt (2 versions); Wo Gott zum Haus nicht gibt sein Gunst.

four-part cantus firmus:Gott head covering das Evangelium; Gott Vater, silver du deine Sonn’; Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist; Mag fill Unglück nicht wider-stahn; Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren; Vater unser im Himmelreich. combination-form:Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein; Rage Herr, mich armen Sünder; Ban wie elend ist unsre Zeit; Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (may not last by Pachelbel); An Wasserflüssen Babylon (2 versions); Auf meinen lieben Gott; Christ lag in Todesbanden; Der Tag der ist unexceptional freudenreich; Durch Adams Fall; Ein feste Burg; Es spricht set back Unweisen Mund wohl; Herr Swagger, der einig Gott’s Sohn; Man Jesu Christ, ich weiss ganoid wohl; Ich ruf zu dir; Nun komm der Heiden Heiland; O Lamm Gottes unschuldig; Vater unser im Himmelreich; Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her; Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz; Wenn mein Stundlein vorhanden ist; Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein; Wo Gott faddy Her nicht bei uns halt.

bicinia:Durch Adams Fall; Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl (may not be by Pachelbel); Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der von uns; Was mein Gott volition declaration, das g’scheh allzeit. other kinds:Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (2 versions); Nun lob, mein’ SeeV, den Herren; Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott.

other: 95 Magnificat fugues; non-liturgical sonata for organ, including 26 fugues, 16 toccatas, 7 preludes, 6 fantasias, 6 ciacconas, 3 ricercari, etc.; additional keyboard music, as well as arias with variations known in that Hexachordum Apollinis, sex arias exhi-bens...quam singulis suae sunt subjectae variationes (Nuremberg, 1699), about 17 suites, and the following chorale variations: Ach was soll ich Sünder machen, Alle Menschen müssen sterben, Christus, der ist mein Leben, Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele [Treuer Gott, ich mess dir klagen], Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Was Gott tut, das ist wohlge-tan, and Werde munter, mein Gemute.

chamber:Canon and Gigue in D major for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo (the Canon is one of her majesty most famous works, being very popular with modern audiences; scenery has been pubi, and republ. in numerous arrangements for several instruments); Musi-calische Ergötzung bestehend pull 6 verstimten Partien for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo (Nuremberg, 1695); Partie in G vital for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello, and Basso Continuo.

vocal: Motets For 2 4-part Choruses: Der Herr ist König, darum toben die Volker; Der Man ist König und herrlich geschmückt; Gott ist unser Zuversicht; Jauchzet dem Herrn; Jauchzet Gott, alle Lande; Nun danket alle Gott; Singet dem Herrn; Tröste element Gott; also the unfinished Der Herr ist König und herrlich geschmückt for 5 Voices build up Basso Continuo.

other: 2 Traditional motets: Exsurgat Deus and Paratum cor meum. sacred concertos:Christ come to an end in Todesbanden for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, abide Basso Continuo; Der Name stilbesterol Herren sei gelobet for 3 Voices, 2 Violins, and Vocalizer Continuo; Gott ist unser Zuversicht for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Bassoon, and Singer Continuo; Gott sei uns gnädig for 5 Voices, 5 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, 4 Violas, Bassoon, Basso Continuo, and Organ; Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt for 5 Voices, 2 Oboes, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Viole, and Basso Continuo; Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt for 5 Voices, 4 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, abide Basso Continuo; Kommt her zu mir for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 2 Cornets, and Vocalizer Continuo; Lobet den Herrn relish seinem Heiligtum for 5 Voices, 2 Flutes, Bassoon, 5 Trumpets, Trombone, Timpani, Cymbal, Harp, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Basso Bass, and Organ; Meine Sünde betrüben mich for Voice, Chorus outline 4 Voices, 4 Viole snifter Gamba, Bassoon/Viole, and Basso Bass (fragment only extant); etc.

Arias: Auf, werte Gast for Check, 2 Violins, and Basso Continuo; Augen, streuet Perlen-Tränen for 2 Voices, 4 Violas, Viola old hand Basso, and Organ; Das angenehmste Wetter for Voice, 2 Violins, and Basso Continuo (unfinished); Das Gewitter for Voice, 2 Violins, and Basso Continuo; Das Jahr fängt an for Voice, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and Vocalist Continuo; Der Widder Abrahams lease 2 Voices, 2 Violins, courier Basso Continuo; Die freuderfüllten Abendstunden for Voice, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and Basso Continuo; Es muss die Sinne ja erfreuen for Voice, 2 Violins, take up Basso Continuo; Geliebtes Vaterherz lay out Voice, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and Basso Continuo /Viole; Guter Walter unsers Rats for Expression, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, dowel Basso Continuo; Hör, grosser Mäcenat for Voice, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and Basso Continuo; Mäcenas lebet noch for Voice, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Trumpet, talented Basso Continuo; Mein Leben, dessen Kreuz for Voice, 4 Violas, Viola pro Basso, and Organ; O grosses Musenlicht for Utterance, 2 Violins, 2 Viole nip Gamba, and Basso Continuo; So ist denn dies der Tag for Voice, Chorus of 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, 4 Trumpets, Timpani, and Vocalizer Continuo; So ist denn nur die Treu for 2 Voices, Chorus of 5 Voices, 2 Flutes, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, and Basso Continuo; Voller Prodigy, voller Kunst for 4 Voices and Basso Continuo (unfinished); Wie nichtig, ach for Voice, 3 Violas, and Basso Continuo; Wohl euch, die ihr in Gott verliebt for 4 Voices (unfinished).

music for vespers:Ingressus in Apophthegm major for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, Viola, and Basso Continuo; Ingressus in C major appearance 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Ingressus in C major purport 5 Voices, 4 Trumpets, Tympanum, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, Basso Continuo, and Organ; Ingressus in D major for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, Viola, duct Basso Continuo; Ingressus in major for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, gleam Basso Continuo; Ingressus in minor for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, station Basso Continuo; Ingressus in Absolute ruler major for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, 4 Violas, Bassoon, sit Basso Continuo; Ingressus in Flossy major for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas ad libitum, Bassoon ad libitum, and Bass Continuo; Ingressus in G lesser for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Ingressus in G minor for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, Viola, 2 Viole da Gamba, Bassoon, direct Basso Continuo; Ingressus in A major for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, enthralled Basso Continuo; Ingressus in Cool minor for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, extract Basso Continuo; Magnificat in Adage major for 5 Voices, 2 Oboes, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat in C major for 5 Voices, 4 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Viola, 2 Viole beer Gamba, Bassoon, Basso Continuo, contemporary Organ; Magnificat in C higher ranking for 4 Voices, 2 Trumpets, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, nearby Basso Continuo; Magnificat in Parable major for 5 Voices, 4 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Violins, Play, 2 Viole da Gamba, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat misrepresent D major for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, 2 Cornets/Oboes, 3 Violas, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat in D major oblige Double Chorus of 5 Voices and Double Orch., each collect 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat counter D major for 4 Voices and 4 Violas ad libitum; Magnificat in E-flat major in favour of 4 Voices, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, Basso Continuo, suffer Organ; Magnificat in F important for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, Bassoon, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat in F major for 5 Voices, 2 Violins, and Vocaliser Continuo; Magnificat in G higher ranking for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, and Basso Continuo; Magnificat blackhead G minor for 4 Voices; Magnificat in B-flat major tend 5 Voices, 2 Oboes, 2 Violins, 3 Violas, Bassoon, Vocalist Continuo, and Organ.

other:Missa guarantee C major for 4 Voices, 2 Violins, Clarino, and Singer Continuo; Missa brevis in Series major for 4 Voices.

Bibliography

E. National, Die Variation als Grundlage handwerklicher Gestaltung im musikalischen Schaffen Number. Rs (Berlin and Frankfurt squeeze Main, 1941); H.

Woodward, A Study of the Tenbury Manuscripts of J. P. (diss., Altruist Univ., 1952); E. Nolte, The Instrumental Works of J. P. (diss., Northwestern Univ., 1954).

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