About Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Lived 1774 – 1842 (aged 68). Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse was a Danish composer.
Christoph(er) Ernst Friedrich Weyse (5 March 1774 – 8 October 1842) was a Danish composer during the Danish Golden Age.
Biography Weyse was born at Altona in Holstein, which was in a personal union with Denmark. He gained much interest in music in his hometown and Hamburg, where C. P. E. Bach was the municipal director of music.
Works
He was best known for his vocal works, which included numerous singspiele, Christmas carols, a setting of the Te Deum and of the Miserere, over 30 cantatas,
Cantatas Unlike Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantatas, Weyse's cantatas were designed to be played after the service, rather than used as liturgical music during the service.
His Easter Cantata No. 1, , was written in 1836 and its words are based on works by poet Thomas Thaarup. The work premiered on 22 April in Trinitatis Church.
Singspiel (1809) (1812) (1816) (1825) (1827) (1836)
Songs Julen har bragt velsignet bud (1841)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse?
Danish composer
When was Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse born?
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse was born on 5 March 1774 in Altona.
When did Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse die?
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse died on 8 October 1842 in Copenhagen.
What was Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse's occupation?
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse was a composer.
What nationality was Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse?
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse was Danish.
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