Christian Gotthelf Scheinpflug
Christian Gotthelf Scheinpflug (born July 4, 1722 in Zschopau , † April 7, 1770 in Rudolstadt ) was a German composer and conductor .
Life
Scheinpflug undertook his first musical studies in Dresden. In 1745 the "Studiosus Scheinpflug as tenor" was accepted into the Rudolstädter Hofkapelle and in 1747 promoted to chamber music. From that year until 1750 he studied theology and philosophy in Jena and in 1751 became government advocate at the Rudolstädter court. On May 30, 1754 he was appointed court conductor and composed for all courtly occasions. His solidly crafted and melodically inventive compositions were barely spread outside the Rudolstadt court.
Scheinpflug was the teacher of Heinrich Christoph Koch , who became known as a lexicographer and theorist .
Works (selection)
- 26 symphonies
- 17 partitas, (including the Pathia pastorale, Il Pastore alla Caccia, Parthia à 3 Cori )
- 5 overtures
- 1 Te Deum
- 2 years of cantatas (1756) (mostly lost)
- 2 years of cantatas (1763) (almost completely preserved)
- The Pilgrimae on Golgotha (Musical Drama)
- Giuseppe riconosciuto (oratorio)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Scheinpflug, Christian Gotthelf |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer and Kapellmeister |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 4, 1722 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zschopau |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 7, 1770 |
| Place of death | Rudolstadt |