Johann Gabriel Meder
Johann Gabriel Meder (born July 27, 1729 in Zimmersupra ; buried on December 3, 1800 in Amsterdam ) was a German composer who worked in the Netherlands .
Life
Little is known about Meder's life. Around 1760 he settled in Amsterdam, where he gave numerous concerts in which he also presented his own cantatas and oratorios . In 1767 he composed the cantata La contesa e la pace for the wedding of William V of Orange , governor of the Netherlands, to Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia .
Works
- 6 symphonies op. 1 (around 1764), Amsterdam
- Symphonies périodiques, nos. 1-2 (1769)
- 3 symphonies op.3 (around 1783)
- Simphonie périodique op.4 (around 1786)
- 6 marches for two clarinets, two horns and bassoon; also for harpsichord (both versions around 1794), Berlin
- L'illusion de printemps for harpsichord / piano, violin and violoncello op.6 (1797)
Lost works
- Giuseppe riconosciuto , oratorio (1779)
- La primavera, "pastorella" (1765)
- Cantata for 5 voices (1766)
- Cantata for 3 voices (1768)
- Recueil d'airs (1797)
literature
- Rudolf A. Rasch: Meder, Johann Gabriel. In: Grove Music Online (English; subscription required).
Web links
- Sheet music and audio files by Johann Gabriel Meder in the International Music Score Library Project
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Meder, Johann Gabriel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 27, 1729 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Room supra |
| DATE OF DEATH | buried December 3, 1800 |
| Place of death | Amsterdam |