- Johann Rosenmüller
Johann Rosenmüller (1619 – 1684) was a German Baroque
composer who played a part in transmitting Italian musical styles to the north.Rosenmüller studied at the
University of Leipzig , graduating in 1640. He served as organist of the Nikolai Church from 1651, and had been assured of advancement to cantor. However, in 1655 a scandal concerninghomosexual activities involving Rosenmüller and choirboys emerged and he was imprisoned.He escaped from prison he fled to Italy, and by 1658 was employed at Saint Mark's in
Venice where he later composed. He composed many vocal works while teaching at anorphanage for girls (Ospedale della Pietà ). The works ofGiovanni Legrenzi andArcangelo Corelli were among his Italian influences and his sacred compositions show the influence ofHeinrich Schütz .In his last years he returned to Germany with Duke Anton-Ulrich of
Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel , at whose court he served as choir master. He died atWolfenbüttel on10 September , 1684, and is buried there.External links
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* [http://www.goldbergweb.com/en/history/composers/11960.php Biography] at [http://www.goldbergweb.com Goldberg]
* [http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/r/o/rosenmuller_j.htm Biography and works] at [http://www.cyberhymnal.org Cyberhymnal]
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