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Johann Christian Schieferdecker

1679 – 1732

German composer

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Lived 1679 – 1732 (aged 52). Johann Christian Schieferdecker was a German organist, composer and church musician.

Johann Christian Schieferdecker (or Schiefferdecker; 10 November 16793 April 1732 ) was a German Baroque composer.

Schieferdecker was born in Teuchern. He became harpsichord player at the Hamburg Opera, then succeeded Dieterich Buxtehude as organist of the Marienkirche in Lübeck. He died in Lübeck.

Works, editions and recordings XII musicalische Concerte, Hamburg 1713 Recordings Geistliche Konzerte: Triumph, Triumph, Belial ist nun erleget; Auf, auf, mein Herz, Sinn und Gemüte; In te Domine speravi; Weicht, ihr schwarzen Trauerwolken. Klaus Mertens, Hamburger Ratsmusik, Simone Eckert. Carus-Verlag, 2012, ASIN B007WA0VTQ

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Who was Johann Christian Schieferdecker?

German composer

When was Johann Christian Schieferdecker born?

Johann Christian Schieferdecker was born on 10 November 1679 in Teuchern.

When did Johann Christian Schieferdecker die?

Johann Christian Schieferdecker died on 5 April 1732 in Lübeck.

What was Johann Christian Schieferdecker's occupation?

Johann Christian Schieferdecker was an organist, composer and church musician.

What nationality was Johann Christian Schieferdecker?

Johann Christian Schieferdecker was German.

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· Wikipedia: Johann Christian Schieferdecker

· Wikidata: Q199856

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