Ludwig (Louis, Luis) Rotter (1810 - 1895) was an Austrian organist and composer. Besides some minor works for violin and cello, organ and piano (and a piano sonata for four hands), he wrote mainly religious works, such as fairs, Gradual, Offertory, Requiems, etc., many of them for large ensembles. He also published a Harmonologie titled Harmony - and basso doctrine that appeared in 1849 in the Viennese publisher Diabelli.

Early on, his musical talent became apparent. Funded by his father, Dr. jur. Josef Rotter, he took lessons in piano, violin and organ. He also began to compose and studied harmony and counterpoint . After completing his training, he continued self-taught, and was in demand as a piano accompanist of singers for his improvisational skills. He ultimately took a job as organist at the church on the farm , and devoted himself mainly of church music . In 1843 he became a professor at the Vienna Musikverein Church, 1845 choir director and conductor. In 1858 he was a member of the court orchestra, 1862, he was court organist, 1870 Vizehofkapellmeister. He held until this office because of increasing deafness requested retirement.

He was an honorary member of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, as well as church music clubs in Vienna, Prague, Bratislava and Innsbruck. In 1880 he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph.

Although this piece was originally written for Chorus (SATB) & Organ, I created this arrangement for Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet & Bassoon).