Johann Samuel Beyer
Johann Samuel Beyer (* 1669 in Gotha ; † May 9, 1744 in Karlsbad ) was a German cantor and composer .
Life
Beyer initially worked as a private music teacher in Jena. Thanks to excellent certificates, he succeeded Johann Habermas in Weißenfels as cantor in 1694 . In 1699 he applied for the vacant cantor's office in Freiberg and after an examination was finally appointed Freiberg cantor and music director on August 28, 1699 from among 12 applicants . In this activity he tested the small organ there, which was built by Gottfried Silbermann for the Freiberg Hospital Church (Johanniskirche) between 1718 and 1719 . Johann Friedrich Doles was Beyer's successor.
Beyer also worked as a so-called music writer.
Works
Music
- Do not be afraid , Christmas cantata for soprano solo and choir and figured bass (bc = basso continuo)
- Welcome, sweet groom , for soprano solo and choir
- Partita in C major for flute, violin and BC
- Holy is God , for voice, 2 flute, BC
Non-fiction
- Instructions for the art of singing . Central antiquariat of the GDR, Leipzig 1977 (Repr. Of the Freyberg 1703 edition)
literature
- Arrey von Dommer: Beyer, Johann Samuel . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 2, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1875, p. 598 f.
- Dieter Härtwig: Beyer, Johann Samuel. In: MGG Online (subscription required).
Web links
- Literature by and about Johann Samuel Beyer in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by and about Johann Samuel Beyer in the German Digital Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Beyer, Johann Samuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German cantor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1669 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gotha |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 9, 1744 |
| Place of death | Carlsbad |