Johann Jacob Behrens

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Johann Jacob Behrens (born February 29, 1788 in Hamburg ; † unknown) was a German organist , composer and music teacher .

Life

Behrens received his training as an organist and composer from Christian Friedrich Gottlieb Schwencke (1767-1822), the organist at St. Nikolaikirche in Hamburg.

He became organist at the orphanage church in Hamburg and singing teacher at the Johanneum . He held both positions until his retirement. As a composer he created especially organ pieces, church choirs and songs . He also gave private lessons; one of his best-known students was Carl Voigt (1808–1879), the founder and first conductor of the Hamburg Cäcilienverein .

literature

  • Hermann Mendel (Ed.): Musical Conversations Lexicon: An encyclopedia of the entire musical sciences. First volume, R. Oppenheim, Berlin 1870, p. 526 ( digitized version )
personal data
SURNAME Behrens, Johann Jacob
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German musician, composer and music teacher
DATE OF BIRTH February 29, 1788
PLACE OF BIRTH Hamburg
DATE OF DEATH 19th century