Johann Christoph Mainberger
Johann Christoph Mainberger (baptized August 7, 1750 in Nuremberg ; † April 21, 1815 there ) was a German organist and composer .
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Johann Christoph Mainberger received his musical training from Georg Wilhelm Gruber. From 1773 he was first organist at the Frauenkirche in Nuremberg and later at the Lorenzkirche . From 1796 he held the post of music director in addition to the post of organist . He also acted as master of ceremonies at wedding and funeral ceremonies.
Mainberger married Barbara Scholz on June 1, 1773, the daughter of his predecessor to St. Lorenz Leonhard Scholz .
Mainberger created two years of church music, cantatas , masses and piano works.
literature
- Announcements of the Association for the History of the City of Nuremberg 60 (1973), p. 92.
- Nuremberg artist lexicon. Munich 2007.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mainberger, Johann Christoph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German organist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | baptized August 7, 1750 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nuremberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 21, 1815 |
| Place of death | Nuremberg |