Johann Rosenmüller (1619 – 1684) was a German
Baroque composer, who played a part in transmitting
Italian musical styles to the north.
Rosenmüller was born in Oelsnitz, near Plauen. He
studied at the University of Leipzig, graduating in
1640. He served as organist of the Nikolaikirche
Leipzig from 1651, and had been assured of advancement
to cantor. He became director of music in absentia to
the Altenburg court in 1654. However, in 1655 he was
involved in a scandal involving allege...(+)
Johann Rosenmüller (1619 – 1684) was a German
Baroque composer, who played a part in transmitting
Italian musical styles to the north.
Rosenmüller was born in Oelsnitz, near Plauen. He
studied at the University of Leipzig, graduating in
1640. He served as organist of the Nikolaikirche
Leipzig from 1651, and had been assured of advancement
to cantor. He became director of music in absentia to
the Altenburg court in 1654. However, in 1655 he was
involved in a scandal involving alleged homosexual
activities. To avoid prison he fled to Italy, and by
1658 was employed at Saint Mark's in Venice. He
composed many vocal works while teaching at an
orphanage for girls, (Ospedale della Pietà) between
1678 and 1682. The works of Giovanni Legrenzi and
Arcangelo Corelli were among his Italian influences and
his sacred compositions show the influence of Heinrich
Schütz.
In his last years, Rosenmüller returned to Germany
with Duke Anton-Ulrich of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, at
whose court he served as choir master. He died in
Wolfenbüttel on 10 September 1684, and is buried
there.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Rosenm%C3%BCller)
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Although originally scored for Voice (SSATB), I created
this Interpretation of the Suite à 5 from
Studenten-Music for Flute & Strings (2 Violins, Viola &
Cello).
SHEET MUSIC