About Philipp Friedrich Buchner
Lived 1614 – 1669 (aged 54). Philipp Friedrich Buchner was a German composer.
Philipp Friedrich Buchner (11 September 1614, in Wertheim – 23 March 1669, in Würzburg) was a German composer. He converted to Catholicism in Poland, and travelled to Italy to absorb the new style of Monteverdi. On his return to Germany he was employed by bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn in Mainz for his Electoral orchestra.
Works, editions, recordings His works available in modern edition include a Christmas cantata. Selections from his collection Plectrum Musicum were recorded by the ensemble Parnassi Musici and the Bavarian Chamber Orchestra for CPO in 2005.
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German composer (1614-1669)
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Philipp Friedrich Buchner was born on 11 September 1614 in Wertheim.
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Philipp Friedrich Buchner died on 23 March 1669 in Würzburg.
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Philipp Friedrich Buchner was a composer.
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