Johann Georg Weichenberger
Johann Georg Weichenberger (born December 11, 1676 in Graz , † January 2, 1740 in Vienna ) was an Austrian lutenist , composer and imperial official of the Viennese court accounting.
Life
The son of a merchant from Graz, Johann Georg Weichenberger, was, like Wenzel Ludwig Freiherr von Radolt , not a full-time musician. In addition to his main occupation, Weichenberger established himself with the former as one of the most influential lutenists in the Austro-Bohemian region in the early 18th century. In addition to the "New French lute art" that he widespread, the lute concert was created after 1700. Weichenberger cultivated the French gallant style in his compositions . Weichenberger composed numerous suites and partitas for lute, as well as concerts for lute, violin and bass. His works can be found in many lute tablatures .
Web links
- Works by and about Johann Georg Weichenberger in the catalog of the German National Library
- Sheet music and audio files by Johann Georg Weichenberger in the International Music Score Library Project
- Score and lute tablature of a partita and concerto for lute, violin and bass (PDF)
Individual evidence
- ^ Weichenberger in the Austrian Music Lexicon
- ^ Curriculum vitae and some scores and tablatures by Weichenberger
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Weichenberger, Johann Georg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian lutenist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 11, 1676 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Graz |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 2, 1740 |
| Place of death | Vienna |