Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727 – 1789) was a German
composer, harpsichord and violin player. He was born in
Eisenach, into a family of musicians. His father,
Johann Christian Hertel (1697–1754) was
Konzertmeister (from 1733) and director of music at the
Eisenach court, while his grandfather, Jakob Christian
Hertel (ca. 1667-ca. 1726), had been Kapellmeister in
Oettingen and later Merseburg. At an early age Johann
Wilhelm accompanied his father, an accomplished viol
player, on tour at the harpsi...(+)
Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727 – 1789) was a German
composer, harpsichord and violin player. He was born in
Eisenach, into a family of musicians. His father,
Johann Christian Hertel (1697–1754) was
Konzertmeister (from 1733) and director of music at the
Eisenach court, while his grandfather, Jakob Christian
Hertel (ca. 1667-ca. 1726), had been Kapellmeister in
Oettingen and later Merseburg. At an early age Johann
Wilhelm accompanied his father, an accomplished viol
player, on tour at the harpsichord. He also learned the
violin, which he studied with Franz Benda. In 1742 he
came with his father to Mecklenburg-Strelitz where he
was active playing both instruments. Among his pupils
there was Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch (1736–1800).
After further music studies in Zerbst and Berlin,
Hertel moved to the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin,
where he made a successful career, initially as
principal and later becoming court composer, and
likewise undertaking teaching. During the reign of Duke
Christian Ludwig II, Hertel wrote primarily
representative instrumental music, while during the
reign of his successor, Frederick II (called 'the
pious') he focused on sacred music. In 1770 he was
appointed court counsellor and served also as private
secretary to princess Ulrike. He died in Schwerin.
Hertel wrote a great number of symphonies, solo
concertos, harpsichord sonatas, songs, hymns, cantatas
and oratorios. He is considered an important
representative of the 'emotional style' of the German
pre-classic.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Wilhelm_Hertel).
Although originally composed for Baroque Trumpet,
Strings and Continuo, I created this Interpretation of
the Concerto in Eb Major (IJH 4) for Winds (Flute,
Oboe, Bb Clarinet, English Horn, French Horn & Bassoon)
& Strings (2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass).
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