Johann Gottlieb Preller
Johann Gottlieb Preller (born March 9, 1727 in Oberroßla near Apolda , † March 21, 1786 in Dortmund ), also written Breller , was a German cantor , composer and surveyor .
Life
Nothing is known about Preller's musical training. It is possible that he was a student of Johann Nicolaus Mempel in Apolda , which is indicated by the joint authorship of the Mempell-Preller manuscript . Preller studied at the University of Jena from 1750 . In 1753 or 1754 he was appointed cantor of the Marienkirche in Dortmund and founded a Collegium Musicum there .
Preller was a great-grandfather of the romantic composer Daniel Friedrich Eduard Wilsing .
In 1958 Prellerstraße in Dortmund was named after him.
Works
The only traditional composition of his is a Laudate Dominum .
Individual evidence
- ^ According to information from the City Archives of Dortmund.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Preller, Johann Gottlieb |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German cantor, composer and surveyor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 9, 1727 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oberroßla near Apolda |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 21, 1786 |
| Place of death | Dortmund |